The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Virginia is $88,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $99,870.
Pay spans roughly $48,350 at the 10th percentile to $171,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $42.34 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as microbiologists in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $88,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $99,870 |
| Median (hourly) | $42.34 |
| 10th percentile | $48,350 |
| 90th percentile | $171,910 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.