Microbiologists in New Jersey

Local pay for microbiologists in New Jersey, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-1022

$96,020

median pay, New Jersey

790

employed in New Jersey

+9.1%

vs U.S. median

+4.1%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What microbiologists earn in New Jersey

New Jersey · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of microbiologists in New Jersey earn between $80,010 and $112,860 a year; the U.S. median is $87,990.

$57,840

P10

$80,010

P25

$96,020

MEDIAN

$112,860

P75

$131,700

P90

Pay by metro in New Jersey

$86,120

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