How much does a microbiologist make in Denver?
$95,980a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $46.14 an hour or $7,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.14
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,030Median: $95,980Highest 10%: $161,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,030 | $31.26 | |
| 25th | $80,250 | $38.58 | |
| Median | $95,980 | $46.14 | |
| 75th | $129,200 | $62.13 | |
| 90th | $161,100 | $77.47 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $46.14 ($95,980 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $95,980 against $87,990 nationally, 9% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $81,640, so Denver pays 18% more.
Where does Denver rank for microbiologist pay?
17 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,100 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.