How much does a microbiologist make in Houston?
$66,450a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $31.95 an hour or $5,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.95
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $66,450Highest 10%: $99,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $57,390 | $27.59 | |
| Median | $66,450 | $31.95 | |
| 75th | $82,650 | $39.74 | |
| 90th | $99,690 | $47.93 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| San Antonio, TX | $80,870 |
| Dallas, TX | $78,120 |
| Austin, TX | $61,310 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $31.95 ($66,450 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $66,450 against $87,990 nationally, 24% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $66,450, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for microbiologist pay?
56 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,690 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.