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Microbiologists Salary in Washington
Microbiologists in Washington earn a median $77,690 a year, 12% below the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $77,690 a year
- U.S. median
- $87,990 a year
- Employment
- 340
- Location quotient
- 0.79
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $77,690 · $37.35 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $84,170 · $40.47 an hour (estimate error ±2.7%)
- 10th percentile
- $53,490 · $25.72 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $63,770 · $30.66 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $96,650 · $46.46 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $129,480 · $62.25 an hour
- Employment
- 340 (estimate error ±9.8%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.10
- Location quotient
- 0.79 (1.00 = national share)
Microbiologists pay by metro area in Washington
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $90,460 | 140 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $86,070 | 40 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $77,690 | 220 |
H-1B filings for microbiologists in Washington
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
10 certified filings with a median offered wage of $84,864.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do microbiologists make in Washington?
- The median wage for microbiologists in Washington is $77,690 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 340 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do microbiologists earn the most?
- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $90,460 a year.