Microbiologists salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Microbiologists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $122,350 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,810 jobs (May 2025). That is 39% above the U.S. median of $87,990 and in line with the MA statewide median of $122,350. It ranks #2 of 16 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,810 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Microbiologists salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $122,350 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,810 jobs pay between $100,190 and $142,220. The 10th percentile is $75,990 and the 90th is $163,790.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Microbiologists?
That is 39% above the U.S. median of $87,990 and in line with the MA statewide median of $122,350. It ranks #2 of 16 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.