Microbiologists Salary in Massachusetts

Microbiologists in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $121,080 a year) and the least in Worcester ($113,530), across the 2 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the microbiologists average at $119,700 and the median at $122,350 for 1,960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,600.

Microbiologists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$121,080
Worcester$113,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$121,080	$122,350	$100,190	$88,276	108
Worcester	$113,530	$115,660	$74,670	$83,342	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Microbiologists salary in other states

Microbiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

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.
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.

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