Microbiologist Salary in Colorado

How much does a Microbiologist make in Colorado?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Microbiologist in Colorado is $86,185 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Microbiologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,617
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,259 to $95,833
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,044

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Microbiologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,833	$7,986	$1,843	$46
Average	$86,185	$7,182	$1,657	$41
25th Percentile	$78,259	$6,522	$1,505	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Microbiologist Salaries

A Microbiologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Microbiologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Microbiologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,504
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,936
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,584
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,379
Expert (over 8 years): $137,887

Levels	Salary
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$60,504
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$74,936
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$85,584
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$96,379
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$137,887

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How Do Microbiologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Microbiologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,553.
California: $93,198.
Massachusetts: $91,956.

District of Columbia $93,553 California $93,198 Massachusetts $91,956 Washington $91,618 New Jersey $91,584 Alaska $91,466 Connecticut $90,300 New York $89,826

Hawaii $88,314 Rhode Island $87,604 Maryland $87,123 Minnesota $86,464 Colorado $86,210 Illinois $86,126 Oregon $85,804 Delaware $85,568

New Hampshire $85,419 Virginia $85,086 Pennsylvania $84,115 Nevada $83,625 North Dakota $83,464 Michigan $83,211 Wisconsin $83,118 Vermont $82,932

Texas $82,416 Maine $82,382 Arizona $82,332 Ohio $82,273 Georgia $81,495 Indiana $81,107 Wyoming $81,031 Utah $80,912

Iowa $80,862 Kansas $80,456 Louisiana $80,338 North Carolina $80,295 Missouri $80,279 Florida $79,949 Montana $79,772 Nebraska $79,603

Kentucky $79,510 South Carolina $79,172 Tennessee $78,960 Idaho $78,876 New Mexico $78,259 Oklahoma $78,124 Alabama $77,625 South Dakota $76,789

Arkansas $76,333 West Virginia $76,088 Mississippi $75,352

Top Paying Cities for Microbiologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Glen Haven: $83,219
Hygiene: $88,567
Johnstown: $85,129

Glen Haven, CO $83,219 Hygiene, CO $88,567 Johnstown, CO $85,129 Laporte, CO $83,726 Livermore, CO $83,557 Loveland, CO $83,616 Lyons, CO $88,508 Masonville, CO $83,726

Mead, CO $85,551 Milliken, CO $85,061 Niwot, CO $88,677 Red Feather Lakes, CO $81,233 Severance, CO $83,447 Timnath, CO $83,726 Wellington, CO $83,726 Windsor, CO $83,557

Brighton, CO $85,695 Ault, CO $83,160 Briggsdale, CO $81,157 Carr, CO $79,619 Eastlake, CO $86,033 Eaton, CO $82,687 Evans, CO $84,478 Fort Lupton, CO $85,838

Galeton, CO $82,019 Gilcrest, CO $85,061 Gill, CO $82,670 Greeley, CO $84,216 Henderson, CO $85,914 Hudson, CO $85,788 Keenesburg, CO $85,695 Kersey, CO $83,844

La Salle, CO $84,731 Lucerne, CO $83,050 Nunn, CO $83,219 Orchard, CO $82,881 Pierce, CO $83,219 Ohio City, CO $86,692 Parlin, CO $86,692 Penrose, CO $82,095

Pitkin, CO $86,692 Poncha Springs, CO $86,692 Powderhorn, CO $86,692 Rockvale, CO $82,002 Sargents, CO $86,692 Twin Lakes, CO $86,971 Westcliffe, CO $80,929 Wetmore, CO $81,461

Durango, CO $82,636 Cahone, CO $86,692 Cortez, CO $86,692 Dolores, CO $86,692 Dove Creek, CO $86,692 Egnar, CO $86,692 Hesperus, CO $82,636 Lewis, CO $86,692

Mancos, CO $86,692 Marvel, CO $81,149 Mesa Verde National Park, CO $81,149 Pleasant View, CO $86,692 Rico, CO $86,692 Towaoc, CO $81,149 Yellow Jacket, CO $86,692 Montrose, CO $86,692

Austin, CO $86,692 Bedrock, CO $86,692 Cedaredge, CO $86,692 Cory, CO $86,692 Crawford, CO $86,692 Delta, CO $86,692 Eckert, CO $86,692 Hotchkiss, CO $86,692

Lazear, CO $86,692 Naturita, CO $86,692 Norwood, CO $86,692 Nucla, CO $86,692 Olathe, CO $86,692 Ophir, CO $86,692 Ouray, CO $86,692 Paonia, CO $86,692

Paradox, CO $86,692 Placerville, CO $86,692 Redvale, CO $86,692 Ridgway, CO $86,692 Silverton, CO $86,692 Somerset, CO $86,692 Telluride, CO $86,692 Grand Junction, CO $86,692

Platteville, CO $85,424 Roggen, CO $84,951 Weldona, CO $84,089 Wiggins, CO $84,089 Fort Morgan, CO $84,089 Log Lane Village, CO $84,089 Akron, CO $82,349 Amherst, CO $80,870

Atwood, CO $80,870 Brush, CO $82,349 Crook, CO $78,859 Eckley, CO $82,349 Fleming, CO $80,870 Grover, CO $78,859 Haxtun, CO $80,870 Hereford, CO $78,859

Hillrose, CO $82,349 Holyoke, CO $80,870 Idalia, CO $83,236 Iliff, CO $78,859 Julesburg, CO $78,859 Lindon, CO $85,298 Merino, CO $80,870 New Raymer, CO $80,870

Otis, CO $82,349 Ovid, CO $78,859 Padroni, CO $78,859 Paoli, CO $80,870 Peetz, CO $78,859 Sedgwick, CO $78,859 Snyder, CO $82,349 Sterling, CO $80,870

Stoneham, CO $80,870 Vernon, CO $82,627 Woodrow, CO $85,298 Wray, CO $83,675 Yuma, CO $82,349 Anton, CO $85,298 Arapahoe, CO $82,205 Arriba, CO $83,489

Bethune, CO $83,236 Burlington, CO $83,236 Calhan, CO $83,489 Cascade, CO $84,334 Cheyenne Wells, CO $82,205 Cope, CO $84,393 Cripple Creek, CO $83,768 Divide, CO $83,768

Flagler, CO $83,236 Florissant, CO $83,489 Fountain, CO $84,106 Genoa, CO $83,489 Green Mountain Falls, CO $84,165 Guffey, CO $83,489 Hugo, CO $83,489 Joes, CO $84,393

Karval, CO $82,205 Kirk, CO $84,393 Kit Carson, CO $82,205 Limon, CO $83,489 Lake George, CO $83,489 Manitou Springs, CO $84,334 Matheson, CO $83,489 Peyton, CO $83,599

Ramah, CO $83,489 Rush, CO $82,898 Seibert, CO $83,236 Simla, CO $83,489 Stratton, CO $83,236 U S A F Academy, CO $84,275 Victor, CO $83,827 Vona, CO $83,236

Wild Horse, CO $82,205 Woodland Park, CO $83,937 Yoder, CO $82,771 Colorado Springs, CO $84,334 Clifton, CO $86,692 Fruita, CO $86,692 Gateway, CO $86,692 Glade Park, CO $86,692

Loma, CO $86,692 Mack, CO $86,692 Palisade, CO $86,692 Whitewater, CO $86,692 Glenwood Springs, CO $86,692 Dinosaur, CO $83,016 Aspen, CO $87,537 Snowmass Village, CO $87,537

Avon, CO $86,869 Basalt, CO $87,199 Carbondale, CO $86,624 Collbran, CO $86,692 Craig, CO $86,024 De Beque, CO $86,692 Eagle, CO $86,362 Edwards, CO $86,810

Parachute, CO $86,692 Battlement Mesa, CO $86,692 Gypsum, CO $86,328 Hamilton, CO $86,024 Hayden, CO $86,024 Maybell, CO $86,362 Meeker, CO $86,362 Meredith, CO $87,309

Mesa, CO $86,692 Minturn, CO $86,869 Molina, CO $86,692 New Castle, CO $86,692 Rangely, CO $86,362 Red Cliff, CO $86,869 Rifle, CO $86,692 Silt, CO $86,692

Slater, CO $77,989 Snowmass, CO $87,368 Wolcott, CO $86,531 Woody Creek, CO $87,537 Vail, CO $86,869 Pueblo, CO $81,774 Colorado City, CO $80,929 Aguilar, CO $80,929

Arlington, CO $80,929 Avondale, CO $81,605 Beulah, CO $80,929 Boncarbo, CO $80,929 Boone, CO $81,326 Branson, CO $80,929 Campo, CO $78,546 Cheraw, CO $80,929

Crowley, CO $80,929 Eads, CO $80,929 Fort Lyon, CO $80,929 Fowler, CO $80,929 Gardner, CO $80,929 Granada, CO $80,929 Hartman, CO $80,929 Hasty, CO $80,929

Haswell, CO $80,929 Hoehne, CO $80,929 Holly, CO $80,929 Kim, CO $80,929 La Junta, CO $80,929 Lamar, CO $80,929 Las Animas, CO $80,929 La Veta, CO $80,929

Mc Clave, CO $80,929 Manzanola, CO $80,929 Model, CO $80,929 Olney Springs, CO $80,929 Ordway, CO $80,929 Pritchett, CO $80,929 Rocky Ford, CO $80,929 Rye, CO $80,929

Sheridan Lake, CO $80,929 Springfield, CO $80,929 Sugar City, CO $80,929 Swink, CO $80,929 Trinchera, CO $80,929 Trinidad, CO $80,929 Two Buttes, CO $80,929 Vilas, CO $80,929

Walsenburg, CO $80,929 Walsh, CO $78,546 Weston, CO $80,929 Wiley, CO $80,929 Alamosa, CO $80,929 Antonito, CO $78,580 Arboles, CO $78,580 Arvada, CO $86,142

Aurora, CO $86,083 Bayfield, CO $82,636 Broomfield, CO $87,156 Commerce City, CO $86,142 Dupont, CO $86,142 Eldorado Springs, CO $88,677 Lafayette, CO $88,567 Louisville, CO $88,677

Westminster, CO $86,142 Wheat Ridge, CO $86,142 Agate, CO $84,393 Bennett, CO $85,298 Byers, CO $85,298 Castle Rock, CO $84,647 Deer Trail, CO $85,298 Elbert, CO $83,920

Elizabeth, CO $84,562 Englewood, CO $86,142 Franktown, CO $84,638 Kiowa, CO $84,393 Larkspur, CO $84,030 Littleton, CO $86,083 Lone Tree, CO $86,083 Louviers, CO $85,636

Monument, CO $83,937 Palmer Lake, CO $83,768 Parker, CO $85,492 Sedalia, CO $85,365 Strasburg, CO $85,298 Watkins, CO $86,024 Denver, CO $86,142 Thornton, CO $86,142

Boulder, CO $88,677 Golden, CO $86,083 Alma, CO $86,235 Bailey, CO $85,931 Black Hawk, CO $88,170 Bond, CO $86,193 Breckenridge, CO $86,295 Buffalo Creek, CO $85,416

Burns, CO $86,117 Central City, CO $88,111 Clark, CO $82,002 Climax, CO $86,362 Coalmont, CO $85,576 Como, CO $86,024 Conifer, CO $86,235 Cowdrey, CO $77,989

Dillon, CO $86,362 Dumont, CO $86,717 Evergreen, CO $85,576 Empire, CO $86,658 Fairplay, CO $86,202 Fraser, CO $86,928 Frisco, CO $86,472 Georgetown, CO $86,616

Granby, CO $87,123 Grand Lake, CO $86,641 Grant, CO $86,134 Hartsel, CO $85,399 Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $86,624 Idaho Springs, CO $86,683 Idledale, CO $85,914 Indian Hills, CO $85,864

Jamestown, CO $88,677 Jefferson, CO $86,024 Kittredge, CO $85,695 Kremmling, CO $86,024 Leadville, CO $86,354 Mc Coy, CO $86,024 Morrison, CO $86,033 Nederland, CO $88,567

Oak Creek, CO $86,024 Parshall, CO $86,328 Phippsburg, CO $86,024 Pine, CO $85,914 Pinecliffe, CO $88,677 Rand, CO $85,576 Rollinsville, CO $88,508 Shawnee, CO $86,092

Silver Plume, CO $86,599 Steamboat Springs, CO $86,024 Tabernash, CO $87,038 Toponas, CO $86,024 Walden, CO $80,431 Ward, CO $88,618 Winter Park, CO $86,835 Yampa, CO $86,024

Silverthorne, CO $86,472 Longmont, CO $88,449 Allenspark, CO $88,339 Estes Park, CO $85,357 Bellvue, CO $83,726 Berthoud, CO $85,585 Dacono, CO $86,793 Drake, CO $83,388

Erie, CO $88,449 Firestone, CO $85,897 Fort Collins, CO $83,726 Frederick, CO $88,111 Blanca, CO $80,929 Capulin, CO $79,755 Center, CO $80,929 Chama, CO $80,929

Chimney Rock, CO $82,636 Chromo, CO $78,580 Conejos, CO $78,580 Creede, CO $86,692 Crestone, CO $80,929 Del Norte, CO $83,701 Fort Garland, CO $80,929 San Luis, CO $78,580

Homelake, CO $80,929 Hooper, CO $80,929 Ignacio, CO $78,580 Jaroso, CO $78,580 La Jara, CO $79,755 Manassa, CO $79,755 Moffat, CO $80,929 Monte Vista, CO $80,929

Mosca, CO $80,929 Pagosa Springs, CO $78,580 Romeo, CO $79,755 Saguache, CO $83,701 Sanford, CO $79,755 San Pablo, CO $80,929 South Fork, CO $86,692 Villa Grove, CO $83,701

Salida, CO $85,095 Almont, CO $86,692 Buena Vista, CO $86,692 Canon City, CO $82,298 Cimarron, CO $86,692 Coal Creek, CO $81,968 Coaldale, CO $82,205 Cotopaxi, CO $82,205

Crested Butte, CO $86,751 Florence, CO $82,028 Monarch, CO $86,692 Granite, CO $86,480 Gunnison, CO $86,692 Hillside, CO $82,205 Howard, CO $83,489 Lake City, CO $86,692

Nathrop, CO $86,692

Microbiologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Microbiologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$78,259

Average $86,185/year

$95,833

$6,522

Average $7,182/month

$7,986

$1,505

Average $1,657/week

$1,843

$38

Average $41/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,833	$7,986	$1,843	$46
Average	$86,185	$7,182	$1,657	$41
25th Percentile	$78,259	$6,522	$1,505	$38

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