Microbiologists pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,220 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Pittsburgh earn between $50,610 and $90,620.
- $42K10th
- $51K25th
- $60KMedian
- $91K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,340 | $5,695 | $32.86 |
| Median | $59,940 | $4,995 | $28.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,610 | $4,218 | $24.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,620 | $7,552 | $43.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Pittsburgh earn 21% less than the Pennsylvania average ($86,370) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $68,340 | $59,940 | $41,750 | $111,220 | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,370 | $84,650 | $50,300 | $132,040 | 670 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $68,340, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $54,809 a year, or $4,567 a month and $2,108 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $68,340 buys what about $72,187 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 2nd of 4 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($95,730).
- Philadelphia$95,730
- Pittsburgh$68,340
- Harrisburg$67,380
- Allentown$63,770
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$32.86 an hour on average, and $28.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $54,809 a year ($4,567 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,340. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do microbiologists earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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