The median pay for a microbiologists in Idaho is $60,450/year ($29.06/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $105K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Idaho. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Microbiologists salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $44,790, 25th percentile $55,890, median $60,450, 75th percentile $81,430, 90th percentile $105,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level microbiologists (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $105K or more, a $61K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $60,450 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,790, and experienced microbiologists can clear $105,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Idaho?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,014/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 28.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a microbiologists salary go in Idaho?▼
Idaho has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median microbiologists salary is worth about $64,391 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do microbiologists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
