How much does a microbiologist make in Phoenix?
$69,880a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $33.60 an hour or $5,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.60
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,510Median: $69,880Highest 10%: $101,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,510 | $26.21 | |
| 25th | $57,670 | $27.73 | |
| Median | $69,880 | $33.60 | |
| 75th | $88,630 | $42.61 | |
| 90th | $101,600 | $48.84 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $137,700 |
| Physicist | $130,500 |
| Economist | $125,200 |
| Life Scientist | $124,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $108,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| Biological Scientist | $95,780 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $33.60 ($69,880 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $69,880 against $87,990 nationally, 21% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $69,880, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for microbiologist pay?
49 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,600 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.