How much does a microbiologist make in Seattle?
$77,690a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $37.35 an hour or $6,474 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.35
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,900Median: $77,690Highest 10%: $132,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,900 | $26.39 | |
| 25th | $66,310 | $31.88 | |
| Median | $77,690 | $37.35 | |
| 75th | $102,900 | $49.47 | |
| 90th | $132,300 | $63.58 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| Portland, OR | $90,460 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $37.35 ($77,690 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $77,690 against $87,990 nationally, 12% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $77,690, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for microbiologist pay?
42 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,300 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.