SOC 19-1022 · Idaho

Microbiologists Salary in Idaho

In Idaho we have BLS pay data for microbiologists in Boise only, where the average is $63,380 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the microbiologists average at $73,080 and the median at $65,940 for 70 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,600.

$63Khighest: Boise
$63Klowest: Boise
40jobs in these metros
1metro areas
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Microbiologists average salary by city in Idaho

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Boise$63,380$61,860$53,660$50,85598

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Microbiologists salary by city and state

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