Microbiologists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,600 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Richmond earn between $72,510 and $129,600.
- $57K10th
- $73K25th
- $91KMedian
- $130K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,920 | $8,160 | $47.08 |
| Median | $90,930 | $7,578 | $43.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,510 | $6,042 | $34.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,600 | $10,800 | $62.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Richmond earn 4% more than the Virginia average ($94,580) and about the same as the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $97,920 | $90,930 | $57,060 | $129,600 | 50 |
| Virginia | $94,580 | $77,820 | $55,120 | $161,470 | 280 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $97,920, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $72,900 a year, or $6,075 a month and $2,804 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $97,920 buys what about $100,063 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$122,560
- Raleigh, NC$94,150
- Durham, NC$101,980
- Baltimore, MD$93,470
- Harrisburg, PA$67,380
- Philadelphia, PA$95,730
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 Richmond: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Richmond?
$47.08 an hour on average, and $43.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $72,900 a year ($6,075 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,920.
Do microbiologists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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