The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $105,630 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $117,900.
Pay spans roughly $63,130 at the 10th percentile to $191,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $50.78 per hour. An estimated 1,600 people work as microbiologists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $105,630 |
| Mean (annual) | $117,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $50.78 |
| 10th percentile | $63,130 |
| 90th percentile | $191,280 |
| Employment | 1,600 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.