Microbiologists Salary in Connecticut
Microbiologists in Connecticut earn a median of $86,360 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($87,990)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,800; the top 10% earn over $134,040. Nationally the range is $54,670 to $150,000.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$111,940 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$67,630 median in Connecticut
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$116,990 median in Connecticut
- Geneticists$111,940 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Biologists$111,940 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$132,670 median in Connecticut
Microbiologists pay in Connecticut
How much do microbiologists make in Connecticut?
The median is $86,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,800 and the top 10% earn over $134,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for microbiologists?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 42 (−2% vs. the national median of $87,990). Living costs are not included.