Microbiologists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,220 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in San Juan earn between $56,590 and $78,300.
- $40K10th
- $57K25th
- $64KMedian
- $78K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,290 | $5,691 | $32.83 |
| Median | $63,960 | $5,330 | $30.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,590 | $4,716 | $27.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,300 | $6,525 | $37.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Microbiologists in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($66,560) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $68,290 | $63,960 | $40,070 | $95,220 | 140 |
| Puerto Rico | $66,560 | $63,680 | $40,160 | $95,180 | 190 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$75,750
- Tampa, FL$87,030
- Wilmington, NC$94,920
- Raleigh, NC$94,150
- Durham, NC$101,980
- Charlotte, NC$92,820
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 San Juan: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in San Juan?
$32.83 an hour on average, and $30.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do microbiologists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.71, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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