How much does a microbiologist make in Delaware?
$82,770a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Delaware. That is $39.79 an hour or $6,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.79
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,040Median: $82,770Highest 10%: $128,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,040 | $28.38 | |
| 25th | $64,030 | $30.78 | |
| Median | $82,770 | $39.79 | |
| 75th | $107,800 | $51.83 | |
| 90th | $128,500 | $61.77 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $102,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 10. North Carolina | $85,860 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $84,650 |
| 12. Minnesota | $83,400 |
| 13. Delaware | $82,770 |
| 14. Colorado | $81,640 |
| 15. New York | $81,090 |
| 16. Florida | $80,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $39.79 ($82,770 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $82,770 against $87,990 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Delaware rank for microbiologist pay?
Delaware ranks 13 of 42 states.
Which city in Delaware pays microbiologists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $102,000 a year.
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.