How much does a microbiologist make in Washington?
$114,800a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $55.19 an hour or $9,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.19
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,070Median: $114,800Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,070 | $29.36 | |
| 25th | $82,410 | $39.62 | |
| Median | $114,800 | $55.19 | |
| 75th | $156,800 | $75.36 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $55.19 ($114,800 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $114,800 against $87,990 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Washington rank for microbiologist pay?
8 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 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.