Microbiologists pay range in Provo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,060 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Provo earn between $52,760 and $71,160.
- $38K10th
- $53K25th
- $62KMedian
- $71K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,460 | $5,205 | $30.03 |
| Median | $61,840 | $5,153 | $29.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,760 | $4,397 | $25.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,160 | $5,930 | $34.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Provo vs. Utah and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Provo earn 22% less than the Utah average ($79,830) and 36% less than the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | $62,460 | $61,840 | $38,270 | $94,060 | 40 |
| Utah | $79,830 | $72,600 | $46,960 | $123,120 | 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 Provo
On the average salary of $62,460, a single filer in Provo takes home about $49,587 a year, or $4,132 a month and $1,907 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Is Provo a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Provo area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $62,460 buys what about $63,584 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Provo ($48,010). A typical home costs $546,641, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in other Utah cities
Provo ranks 2nd of 2 Utah metro areas for this job; Salt Lake City pays the most ($89,540).
- Salt Lake City$89,540
- Provo$62,460
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Microbiologists salary in Provo: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Provo?
$30.03 an hour on average, and $29.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Provo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Provo?
About $49,587 a year ($4,132 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,460. Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Do microbiologists earn more in Provo than elsewhere?
The average here is 36% 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 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT (39340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.