The median annual wage for Microbiologists in New Jersey is $82,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $90,300.
Pay spans roughly $54,900 at the 10th percentile to $129,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.46 per hour. An estimated 1,080 people work as microbiologists in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $82,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $90,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.46 |
| 10th percentile | $54,900 |
| 90th percentile | $129,910 |
| Employment | 1,080 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.