Microbiologists pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $167,800 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Worcester earn between $74,670 and $134,130.
- $70K10th
- $75K25th
- $116KMedian
- $134K75th
- $168K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,530 | $9,461 | $54.58 |
| Median | $115,660 | $9,638 | $55.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,670 | $6,222 | $35.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,130 | $11,178 | $64.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Worcester earn 5% less than the Massachusetts average ($119,700) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $113,530 | $115,660 | $70,210 | $167,800 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $119,700 | $122,350 | $75,990 | $162,760 | 1,960 |
| United States | $97,600 | $87,990 | $54,670 | $150,000 | 18,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Microbiologists salary after taxes in Worcester
On the average salary of $113,530, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $83,342 a year, or $6,945 a month and $3,205 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $113,530 buys what about $110,736 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 2nd of 2 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($121,080).
- Boston$121,080
- Worcester$113,530
Highest-paying cities for microbiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($135,860).
- San Francisco, CA$135,860
- Santa Rosa, CA$126,450
- Vallejo, CA$125,010
- San Jose, CA$124,300
- Athens, GA$123,910
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Microbiologists salary in Worcester: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Worcester?
$54.58 an hour on average, and $55.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Worcester?
About $83,342 a year ($6,945 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,530. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do microbiologists earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($97,600).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1022; area Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.19, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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