Assistant Microbiologist Salary in San Jose, California

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How much does an Assistant Microbiologist make in San Jose, CA? The average Assistant Microbiologist salary in San Jose, CA is $68,455 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $60,897 and $77,990. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Microbiologist Salary	$54,017	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Assistant Microbiologist Salary	$60,897	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Assistant Microbiologist Salary	$68,455	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Assistant Microbiologist Salary	$77,990	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Assistant Microbiologist Salary	$86,671	San Jose,CA	April 01, 2025

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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79788

68715

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Microbiologist in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Assistant Microbiologist ranges from $60,897 to $77,990 with the average base salary of $68,455. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,927 to $79,788 with the average total cash compensation of $68,715.

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San Jose, California area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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