The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $54,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,210.
Pay spans roughly $49,710 at the 10th percentile to $81,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.04 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as microbiologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $54,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.04 |
| 10th percentile | $49,710 |
| 90th percentile | $81,090 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.