How much does a microbiologist make in Virginia?
$77,820a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Virginia. That is $37.41 an hour or $6,485 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.41
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,120Median: $77,820Highest 10%: $161,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,120 | $26.50 | |
| 25th | $55,130 | $26.50 | |
| Median | $77,820 | $37.41 | |
| 75th | $129,300 | $62.14 | |
| 90th | $161,500 | $77.63 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $114,800 |
| Richmond, VA | $90,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 19. Michigan | $78,680 |
| 20. Missouri | $78,590 |
| 21. Indiana | $77,900 |
| 22. Virginia | $77,820 |
| 23. Washington | $77,690 |
| 24. Tennessee | $77,630 |
| 25. Alaska | $76,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $37.41 ($77,820 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $77,820 against $87,990 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Virginia rank for microbiologist pay?
Virginia ranks 22 of 42 states.
Which city in Virginia pays microbiologists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $114,800 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.