How much does a microbiologist make in Utah?
$72,600a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Utah. That is $34.90 an hour or $6,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.90
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,960Median: $72,600Highest 10%: $123,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| 25th | $56,730 | $27.27 | |
| Median | $72,600 | $34.90 | |
| 75th | $96,990 | $46.63 | |
| 90th | $123,100 | $59.19 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $80,270 |
| Provo, UT | $61,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 23. Washington | $77,690 |
| 24. Tennessee | $77,630 |
| 25. Alaska | $76,320 |
| 26. Utah | $72,600 |
| 27. Ohio | $72,500 |
| 28. Nebraska | $72,470 |
| 29. Hawaii | $70,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $34.90 ($72,600 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $72,600 against $87,990 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Utah rank for microbiologist pay?
Utah ranks 26 of 42 states.
Which city in Utah pays microbiologists the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $80,270 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.