How much does a microbiologist make in Dallas?
$78,120a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $37.56 an hour or $6,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.56
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,470Median: $78,120Highest 10%: $102,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,470 | $20.42 | |
| 25th | $53,220 | $25.59 | |
| Median | $78,120 | $37.56 | |
| 75th | $84,090 | $40.43 | |
| 90th | $102,800 | $49.40 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| San Antonio, TX | $80,870 |
| Houston, TX | $66,450 |
| Austin, TX | $61,310 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $133,600 |
| Geoscientist | $132,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $130,700 |
| Economist | $122,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,400 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,670 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $92,790 |
| Life Scientist | $89,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $37.56 ($78,120 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $78,120 against $87,990 nationally, 11% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $66,450, so Dallas pays 18% more.
Where does Dallas rank for microbiologist pay?
39 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.