SOC 19-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Microbiologists — Vallejo
Vallejo, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Microbiologists in Vallejo, CA is $115,980 per year, well above the national median of $87,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Microbiologists in Vallejo, CA is $115,980 per year, well above the national median of $87,990. The gap of 31.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $78,720 and $182,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,020 and the ninetieth at $197,490.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $130,070. Of the 366 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 58th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,020 | −28.4% |
| 25th | $78,720 | −10.5% |
| Median (50th) | $115,980 | +31.8% |
| 75th | $182,110 | +107.0% |
| 90th | $197,490 | +124.4% |
| Mean | $125,010 | +42.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $130,070 | 700 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $123,910 | 190 | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $123,590 | 30 | |
| 4 | Sacramento | $112,470 | 150 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $108,900 | 270 | |
| 6 | Riverside | $102,590 | 70 | |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $100,420 | 780 | |
| 8 | Fresno | $91,890 | 30 | |
| 9 | Oxnard | $80,540 | 30 | |
| 10 | Modesto | $59,470 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vallejo run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $115,980 buys what $104,770 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$115,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$104,770US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $115,980 a year, 31.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,020 to $197,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $130,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Microbiologists in Vallejo, CA?
The median annual wage is $115,980, or $55.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $87,990, so pay in Vallejo, CA is 31.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Vallejo, CA earns more than $197,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Francisco, at $130,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Vallejo, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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