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Microbiologists salary
in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Microbiologists in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro earn a median of $85,860 a year, based on BLS estimates for 400 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% below the U.S. median of $87,990 and in line with the NC statewide median of $85,860. It ranks #9 of 16 metros with published figures for this job.

MICROBIOLOGISTS · DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$63,830P25$80,830MEDIAN$85,860P75$111,210P90$138,620
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$54,670P25$67,100MEDIAN$87,990P75$122,350P90$150,000
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Questions

What is the average Microbiologists salary in Durham?

The BLS median is $85,860 a year (May 2025). Half of the 400 jobs pay between $80,830 and $111,210. The 10th percentile is $63,830 and the 90th is $138,620.

Is Durham a high-paying metro for Microbiologists?

That is 2% below the U.S. median of $87,990 and in line with the NC statewide median of $85,860. It ranks #9 of 16 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.