The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is $96,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $92,220.
Pay spans roughly $67,170 at the 10th percentile to $113,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $46.30 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as microbiologists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
| Median (annual) | $96,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $92,220 |
| Median (hourly) | $46.30 |
| 10th percentile | $67,170 |
| 90th percentile | $113,990 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.