Microbiologists Salary in Massachusetts (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,960 employed

Annual Mean

$119,700

$57.55/hr

Annual Median

$122,350

$58.82/hr

Bottom 10%

$75,990

$36.53/hr

Top 10%

$162,760

$78.25/hr

Location vs National Average

Massachusetts

$119,700

Difference

+22.6% vs US avg

US National

$97,600

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$75,990	$36.53/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$97,930	$47.08/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$122,350	$58.82/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$142,220	$68.38/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$162,760	$78.25/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$76K

25th

$98K

Median

$122K

75th

$142K

90th

$163K

Massachusetts has a moderate number of Microbiologists positions (approximately 1,960), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Massachusetts, Microbiologists salaries range from $75,990 at the 10th percentile to $162,760 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $86,770 (71% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Massachusetts

Metro areas with highest Microbiologists wages

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

How Microbiologists Compares in Massachusetts

The average Microbiologists salary of $119,700 in Massachusetts ranks above the national average of $97,600. There are approximately 1,960 Microbiologistss employed in Massachusetts.