How much does a microbiologist make in Pennsylvania?
$84,650a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Pennsylvania. That is $40.70 an hour or $7,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.70
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,300Median: $84,650Highest 10%: $132,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| 25th | $59,280 | $28.50 | |
| Median | $84,650 | $40.70 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.53 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.48 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $102,000 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $61,710 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $59,940 |
| Allentown, PA | $55,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 8. Montana | $87,750 |
| 9. Connecticut | $86,360 |
| 10. North Carolina | $85,860 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $84,650 |
| 12. Minnesota | $83,400 |
| 13. Delaware | $82,770 |
| 14. Colorado | $81,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $40.70 ($84,650 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $84,650 against $87,990 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for microbiologist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 11 of 42 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.