The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Washington is $77,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $81,970.
Pay spans roughly $50,600 at the 10th percentile to $116,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.08 per hour. An estimated 350 people work as microbiologists in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $77,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $81,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.08 |
| 10th percentile | $50,600 |
| 90th percentile | $116,830 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.