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Microbiologists Salary in Georgia
Microbiologists in Georgia earn a median $103,070 a year, 17% above the U.S. median.
- Median in GA
- $103,070 a year
- U.S. median
- $87,990 a year
- Employment
- 880
- Location quotient
- 1.48
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Georgia
- Median (50%)
- $103,070 · $49.55 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $108,930 · $52.37 an hour (estimate error ±3.9%)
- 10th percentile
- $66,510 · $31.97 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $87,990 · $42.30 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $126,300 · $60.72 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $158,020 · $75.97 an hour
- Employment
- 880 (estimate error ±15.3%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.18
- Location quotient
- 1.48 (1.00 = national share)
Microbiologists pay by metro area in Georgia
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $112,440 | 80 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $109,320 | 630 |
H-1B filings for microbiologists in Georgia
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
19 certified filings with a median offered wage of $69,680.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do microbiologists make in Georgia?
- The median wage for microbiologists in Georgia is $103,070 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 880 jobs in the state.
- Where in Georgia do microbiologists earn the most?
- Athens-Clarke County, GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $112,440 a year.