How much does a microbiologist make in Texas?
$66,450a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Texas. That is $31.95 an hour or $5,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.95
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,850Median: $66,450Highest 10%: $103,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,850 | $22.04 | |
| 25th | $54,970 | $26.43 | |
| Median | $66,450 | $31.95 | |
| 75th | $82,650 | $39.74 | |
| 90th | $103,800 | $49.91 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Antonio, TX | $80,870 |
| Dallas, TX | $78,120 |
| Houston, TX | $66,450 |
| Austin, TX | $61,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 33. West Virginia | $68,550 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $67,100 |
| 35. Kentucky | $66,500 |
| 36. Texas | $66,450 |
| 37. Idaho | $65,940 |
| 38. Alabama | $65,690 |
| 39. South Carolina | $64,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $31.95 ($66,450 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $66,450 against $87,990 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Texas rank for microbiologist pay?
Texas ranks 36 of 42 states.
Which city in Texas pays microbiologists the most?
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, with a median of $80,870 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.