How much does a microbiologist make in New Jersey?
$96,020a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in New Jersey. That is $46.16 an hour or $8,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.16
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,840Median: $96,020Highest 10%: $131,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,840 | $27.81 | |
| 25th | $80,010 | $38.47 | |
| Median | $96,020 | $46.16 | |
| 75th | $112,900 | $54.26 | |
| 90th | $131,700 | $63.32 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $102,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | $86,120 |
| New York, NY | $85,710 |
| Allentown, PA | $55,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 2. California | $108,500 |
| 3. Maryland | $108,500 |
| 4. Georgia | $103,100 |
| 5. New Jersey | $96,020 |
| 6. Illinois | $92,050 |
| 7. Oregon | $89,220 |
| 8. Montana | $87,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $46.16 ($96,020 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $96,020 against $87,990 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for microbiologist pay?
New Jersey ranks 5 of 42 states.
Which city in New Jersey 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.