Microbiologists Salary in Pennsylvania

Microbiologists in Pennsylvania earn the most in Philadelphia (average $95,730 a year) and the least in Allentown ($63,770), across the 4 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the microbiologists average at $86,370 and the median at $84,650 for 670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,600.

Microbiologists average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia$95,730
Pittsburgh$68,340
Harrisburg$67,380
Allentown$63,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Philadelphia	$95,730	$101,990	$73,880	$73,237	103
Pittsburgh	$68,340	$59,940	$50,610	$54,809	95
Harrisburg	$67,380	$61,710	$55,220	$54,163	99
Allentown	$63,770	$55,090	$50,300	$51,461	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) 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 Pennsylvania

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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