How much does a microbiologist make in New York?
$85,710a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $41.21 an hour or $7,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.21
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,880Median: $85,710Highest 10%: $135,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,880 | $32.15 | |
| 25th | $78,490 | $37.74 | |
| Median | $85,710 | $41.21 | |
| 75th | $109,800 | $52.77 | |
| 90th | $135,800 | $65.27 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| Buffalo, NY | $79,910 |
| Rochester, NY | $68,850 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $41.21 ($85,710 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $85,710 against $87,990 nationally, 3% less.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $81,090, so New York pays 6% more.
Where does New York rank for microbiologist pay?
26 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,800 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.