Microbiologists Salary in Texas
Microbiologists in Texas earn a median of $66,450 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($87,990)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,850; the top 10% earn over $103,820. Nationally the range is $54,670 to $150,000.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$80,870 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,470 median in Texas
- Geneticists$80,870 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Animal Scientists$132,830 median in Texas
- Food Scientists and Technologists$90,610 median in Texas
- Biologists$80,870 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Microbiologists pay in Texas
How much do microbiologists make in Texas?
The median is $66,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,850 and the top 10% earn over $103,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for microbiologists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 42 (−24% vs. the national median of $87,990). Living costs are not included.