Microbiologists pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $144,680 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Baltimore earn between $69,250 and $109,060.
- $57K10th
- $69K25th
- $85KMedian
- $109K75th
- $145K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,470 | $7,789 | $44.94 |
| Median | $85,120 | $7,093 | $40.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,250 | $5,771 | $33.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,060 | $9,088 | $52.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Baltimore earn 19% less than the Maryland average ($114,990) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $93,470 | $85,120 | $56,720 | $144,680 | 290 |
| Maryland | $114,990 | $108,470 | $59,260 | $185,520 | 1,590 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $93,470, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $70,358 a year, or $5,863 a month and $2,706 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $93,470 buys what about $89,456 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$122,560
- Harrisburg, PA$67,380
- Philadelphia, PA$95,730
- Trenton, NJ$90,700
- Allentown, PA$63,770
- Richmond, VA$97,920
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Baltimore?
$44.94 an hour on average, and $40.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $70,358 a year ($5,863 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,470. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do microbiologists earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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