Microbiologists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for microbiologists is $31.95 an hour ($66,450 a year). About 920 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($87,990). Texas ranks 36th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for microbiologists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.04 | $45,850 |
| 25% of workers | $26.43 | $54,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.95 | $66,450 |
| 75% of workers | $39.74 | $82,650 |
| 90% of workers | $49.92 | $103,820 |
Microbiologists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $80,870 | 90 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $78,120 | 160 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $66,450 | 320 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $61,310 | 140 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $80,470 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $80,870 |
| Conservation Scientists | $68,620 |
| Epidemiologists | $77,170 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $90,610 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $49,100 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $97,510 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $81,230 |
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