Microbiologists pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,580 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Phoenix earn between $57,670 and $88,630.
- $55K10th
- $58K25th
- $70KMedian
- $89K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,310 | $6,026 | $34.76 |
| Median | $69,880 | $5,823 | $33.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,670 | $4,806 | $27.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,630 | $7,386 | $42.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($72,040) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $72,310 | $69,880 | $54,510 | $101,580 | 60 |
| Arizona | $72,040 | $69,880 | $52,530 | $93,310 | 80 |
| United States | $97,600 | $87,990 | $54,670 | $150,000 | 18,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Microbiologists salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $72,310, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $58,286 a year, or $4,857 a month and $2,242 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $72,310 buys what about $69,989 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Riverside, CA$101,600
- Las Vegas, NV$80,320
- San Diego, CA$103,650
- Los Angeles, CA$101,560
- Oxnard, CA$92,560
- Provo, UT$62,460
Highest-paying cities for microbiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($135,860).
- San Francisco, CA$135,860
- Santa Rosa, CA$126,450
- Vallejo, CA$125,010
- San Jose, CA$124,300
- Athens, GA$123,910
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Microbiologists salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Phoenix?
$34.77 an hour on average, and $33.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $58,286 a year ($4,857 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,310.
Do microbiologists earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,600).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1022; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.21, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.21).
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