How much does a microbiologist make in Philadelphia?
$102,000a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $49.03 an hour or $8,499 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.03
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,010Median: $102,000Highest 10%: $132,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,010 | $26.93 | |
| 25th | $73,880 | $35.52 | |
| Median | $102,000 | $49.03 | |
| 75th | $107,800 | $51.83 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.48 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| Harrisburg, PA | $61,710 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $59,940 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $164,900 |
| Economist | $139,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,200 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $134,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $127,500 |
| Psychologist | $120,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $112,700 |
| Biological Scientist | $106,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $97,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $49.03 ($102,000 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $102,000 against $87,990 nationally, 16% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $84,650, so Philadelphia pays 20% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for microbiologist pay?
14 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,000 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.