How much does a microbiologist make in New York?
$81,090a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in New York. That is $38.99 an hour or $6,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.99
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,020Median: $81,090Highest 10%: $135,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,020 | $31.26 | |
| 25th | $77,380 | $37.20 | |
| Median | $81,090 | $38.99 | |
| 75th | $106,500 | $51.20 | |
| 90th | $135,000 | $64.88 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $85,710 |
| Buffalo, NY | $79,910 |
| Rochester, NY | $68,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 12. Minnesota | $83,400 |
| 13. Delaware | $82,770 |
| 14. Colorado | $81,640 |
| 15. New York | $81,090 |
| 16. Florida | $80,930 |
| 17. Iowa | $79,830 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $79,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $38.99 ($81,090 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $81,090 against $87,990 nationally, 8% less.
Where does New York rank for microbiologist pay?
New York ranks 15 of 42 states.
Which city in New York pays microbiologists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $85,710 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.