Microbiologists Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$123,910

per year

Hourly Rate

$59.57

per hour

Employment

190

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+40.8%

National: $87,990

📊 Compared to the national median of $87,990, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 40.8% MORE for Microbiologists positions.

Purchasing Power

$103,087

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

30%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$72,040

25th

$82,400

Median

$123,910

75th

$154,670

90th

$189,780

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).