Microbiologists pay range in Manhattan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $145,270 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Manhattan earn between $70,500 and $97,470.
- $65K10th
- $70K25th
- $81KMedian
- $97K75th
- $145K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,130 | $7,678 | $44.29 |
| Median | $81,330 | $6,778 | $39.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,500 | $5,875 | $33.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,470 | $8,122 | $46.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Manhattan vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Manhattan earn 17% more than the Kansas average ($78,920) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $92,130 | $81,330 | $65,170 | $145,270 | 40 |
| Kansas | $78,920 | $70,500 | $50,570 | $118,560 | 120 |
| 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 Manhattan
On the average salary of $92,130, a single filer in Manhattan takes home about $69,302 a year, or $5,775 a month and $2,665 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Manhattan a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manhattan area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $92,130 buys what about $102,183 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Manhattan ($45,900). A typical home costs $269,856, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Kansas City, MO$80,610
- St. Louis, MO$94,680
- Little Rock, AR$57,510
- Peoria, IL$103,130
- Minneapolis, MN$97,280
- Champaign, IL$69,280
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 Manhattan: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Manhattan?
$44.29 an hour on average, and $39.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Manhattan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Manhattan?
About $69,302 a year ($5,775 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,130.
Do microbiologists earn more in Manhattan than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Manhattan, KS (31740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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 6.26, this job is 6.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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