Microbiologists pay range in Bozeman
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,520 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Bozeman earn between $62,940 and $65,120.
- $54K10th
- $63K25th
- $65KMedian
- $65K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,010 | $5,584 | $32.22 |
| Median | $65,120 | $5,427 | $31.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,940 | $5,245 | $30.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,120 | $5,427 | $31.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Bozeman vs. Montana and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Bozeman earn 36% less than the Montana average ($104,520) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $67,010 | $65,120 | $53,940 | $94,520 | 40 |
| Montana | $104,520 | $87,750 | $53,940 | $171,600 | 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 Bozeman
On the average salary of $67,010, a single filer in Bozeman takes home about $53,546 a year, or $4,462 a month and $2,059 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bozeman a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bozeman area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $67,010 buys what about $65,369 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Bozeman ($54,830). A typical home costs $705,739, or 10.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Boise, ID$63,380
- Salt Lake City, UT$89,540
- Provo, UT$62,460
- Seattle, WA$88,310
- Denver, CO$104,350
- Portland, OR$99,420
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 Bozeman: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Bozeman?
$32.22 an hour on average, and $31.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Bozeman?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Bozeman?
About $53,546 a year ($4,462 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,010.
Do microbiologists earn more in Bozeman than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% 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 Bozeman, MT (14580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 4.45, this job is 4.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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