Microbiologists Salary in California
Ranked #3 of 42 · CA
17.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $114,790 ≈ $55/hr
Median annual salary $108,530
Employment 2,600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $62,440P25 $80,060 Median $108,530P75 $141,360P90 $183,420
About 80% of microbiologistss in California earn between $62,440 and $183,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean microbiologists salary in California is $114,790, about 17.6% above the U.S. average ($97,600). That works out to roughly $55/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,070 | $135,860 | 700 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $123,910 | $124,300 | 190 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $123,590 | $126,450 | 30 |
| Vallejo, CA | $115,980 | $125,010 | 30 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $112,470 | $123,550 | 150 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $108,900 | $103,650 | 270 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $102,590 | $101,600 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $100,420 | $101,560 | 780 |