Microbiologists Salary in New York

Microbiologists in New York earn the most in New York (average $96,080 a year) and the least in Rochester ($76,880), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the microbiologists average at $93,220 and the median at $81,090 for 1,050 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,600.

Microbiologists average salary by city in New York

New York$96,080
Buffalo$89,220
Rochester$76,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$96,080	$85,710	$78,490	$71,706	113
Buffalo	$89,220	$79,910	$65,740	$67,291	96
Rochester	$76,880	$68,850	$62,320	$59,292	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Microbiologists salary in other states

Microbiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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.
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.

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