Microbiologists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for microbiologists is $40.70 an hour ($84,650 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($87,990). Pennsylvania ranks 11th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for microbiologists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.18 | $50,300 |
| 25% of workers | $28.50 | $59,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.70 | $84,650 |
| 75% of workers | $50.54 | $105,110 |
| 90% of workers | $63.48 | $132,040 |
Microbiologists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $101,990 | 570 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $61,710 | 50 |
| Pittsburgh | $59,940 | 120 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $55,090 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for microbiologists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $99,190 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $134,090 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $100,780 |
| Conservation Scientists | $61,480 |
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