How much does a microbiologist make in Washington?
$77,690a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Washington. That is $37.35 an hour or $6,474 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.35
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,490Median: $77,690Highest 10%: $129,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,490 | $25.72 | |
| 25th | $63,770 | $30.66 | |
| Median | $77,690 | $37.35 | |
| 75th | $96,650 | $46.47 | |
| 90th | $129,500 | $62.25 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $90,460 |
| Seattle, WA | $77,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 20. Missouri | $78,590 |
| 21. Indiana | $77,900 |
| 22. Virginia | $77,820 |
| 23. Washington | $77,690 |
| 24. Tennessee | $77,630 |
| 25. Alaska | $76,320 |
| 26. Utah | $72,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $37.35 ($77,690 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $77,690 against $87,990 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Washington rank for microbiologist pay?
Washington ranks 23 of 42 states.
Which city in Washington pays microbiologists the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $90,460 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.