Microbiologist Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Microbiologist make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Microbiologist in Hawaii is $86,671 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Microbiologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,989
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,591 to $96,259
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,234

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Microbiologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,259	$8,022	$1,851	$46
Average	$86,671	$7,223	$1,667	$42
25th Percentile	$78,591	$6,549	$1,511	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Microbiologist Salaries

A Microbiologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Microbiologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Microbiologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,774
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,326
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,966
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,760
Expert (over 8 years): $138,500

Levels	Salary
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$60,774
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$75,326
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$85,966
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$96,760
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$138,500

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How Do Microbiologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Microbiologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,812.
California: $91,464.
Massachusetts: $90,245.

District of Columbia $91,812 California $91,464 Massachusetts $90,245 Washington $89,913 New Jersey $89,880 Alaska $89,764 Connecticut $88,620 New York $88,155

Hawaii $86,671 Rhode Island $85,975 Maryland $85,502 Minnesota $84,855 Colorado $84,606 Illinois $84,523 Oregon $84,208 Delaware $83,976

New Hampshire $83,830 Virginia $83,503 Pennsylvania $82,550 Nevada $82,069 North Dakota $81,911 Michigan $81,663 Wisconsin $81,571 Vermont $81,389

Texas $80,883 Maine $80,850 Arizona $80,800 Ohio $80,742 Georgia $79,979 Indiana $79,598 Wyoming $79,523 Utah $79,407

Iowa $79,357 Kansas $78,959 Louisiana $78,843 North Carolina $78,802 Missouri $78,785 Florida $78,462 Montana $78,288 Nebraska $78,122

Kentucky $78,031 South Carolina $77,699 Tennessee $77,492 Idaho $77,409 New Mexico $76,803 Oklahoma $76,671 Alabama $76,181 South Dakota $75,360

Arkansas $74,913 West Virginia $74,672 Mississippi $73,951

Top Paying Cities for Microbiologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $86,202
Anahola: $85,072
Captain Cook: $84,986

Aiea, HI $86,202 Anahola, HI $85,072 Captain Cook, HI $84,986 Eleele, HI $85,244 Ewa Beach, HI $86,125 Kapolei, HI $86,057 Haiku, HI $85,135 Hakalau, HI $84,944

Haleiwa, HI $85,891 Hana, HI $84,931 Hanalei, HI $84,960 Hanamaulu, HI $85,133 Hanapepe, HI $85,240 Hauula, HI $86,022 Hawaii National Park, HI $85,043 Hawi, HI $85,183

Hilo, HI $85,125 Princeville, HI $85,115 Holualoa, HI $85,020 Honaunau, HI $84,873 Honokaa, HI $84,983 Honomu, HI $85,116 Hoolehua, HI $84,873 Kaaawa, HI $86,050

Kahuku, HI $85,866 Kahului, HI $85,331 Kailua, HI $86,174 Ocean View, HI $85,091 Waikoloa, HI $85,082 Keauhou, HI $85,020 Kailua Kona, HI $85,123 Kalaheo, HI $85,142

Kalaupapa, HI $84,795 Kamuela, HI $85,026 Kaneohe, HI $86,156 Kapaa, HI $85,235 Kaumakani, HI $85,281 Kaunakakai, HI $84,975 Keaau, HI $85,183 Kealakekua, HI $85,138

Kealia, HI $85,167 Kekaha, HI $85,081 Kihei, HI $85,244 Kilauea, HI $85,117 Kapaau, HI $85,052 Koloa, HI $85,154 Kualapuu, HI $84,950 Kunia, HI $86,029

Kurtistown, HI $85,140 Lahaina, HI $85,156 Laie, HI $85,941 Lanai City, HI $84,950 Laupahoehoe, HI $85,164 Lawai, HI $85,281 Lihue, HI $85,133 Makawao, HI $85,200

Makaweli, HI $84,945 Maunaloa, HI $84,745 Mountain View, HI $85,095 Naalehu, HI $84,923 Ninole, HI $84,866 Ookala, HI $84,893 Paauilo, HI $84,997 Pahala, HI $84,946

Pahoa, HI $85,059 Paia, HI $85,160 Papaaloa, HI $85,175 Papaikou, HI $84,999 Pearl City, HI $86,140 Pepeekeo, HI $85,164 Puunene, HI $85,331 Volcano, HI $85,043

Wahiawa, HI $85,992 Pukalani, HI $85,200 Mililani, HI $86,096 Kula, HI $85,024 Waialua, HI $85,844 Waianae, HI $85,924 Wailuku, HI $85,198 Waimanalo, HI $86,158

Waimea, HI $85,273 Waipahu, HI $86,102 Honolulu, HI $86,232 J B P H H, HI $86,217 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $86,038 Schofield Barracks, HI $86,014 Fort Shafter, HI $86,232 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $86,232

Camp H M Smith, HI $86,213 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $86,129 Wake Island, HI $86,232

Microbiologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Microbiologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$78,591

Average $86,671/year

$96,259

$6,549

Average $7,223/month

$8,022

$1,511

Average $1,667/week

$1,851

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,259	$8,022	$1,851	$46
Average	$86,671	$7,223	$1,667	$42
25th Percentile	$78,591	$6,549	$1,511	$38

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