How much does a microbiologist make in Sacramento?
$112,500a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $54.07 an hour or $9,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.07
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,150Median: $112,500Highest 10%: $185,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,150 | $31.80 | |
| 25th | $91,450 | $43.97 | |
| Median | $112,500 | $54.07 | |
| 75th | $165,300 | $79.49 | |
| 90th | $185,000 | $88.96 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| San Francisco, CA | $130,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $123,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $108,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $102,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $59,470 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $166,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $153,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $137,600 |
| School Psychologist | $131,900 |
| Physicist | $120,500 |
| Geoscientist | $120,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $112,000 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $108,400 |
| Forester | $107,800 |
| Hydrologist | $106,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $54.07 ($112,500 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $112,500 against $87,990 nationally, 28% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $108,500, so Sacramento pays 4% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for microbiologist pay?
9 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $185,000 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.