The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Modesto, CA is $113,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $110,220.
Pay spans roughly $49,180 at the 10th percentile to $180,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $54.75 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as microbiologists in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $113,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $110,220 |
| Median (hourly) | $54.75 |
| 10th percentile | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $180,430 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.