Microbiology Technician Salary in Tucson, AZ

How much does a Microbiology Technician make in Tucson, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Microbiology Technician in Tucson, AZ is $76,841. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,857 to $89,908, with most professionals earning between $59,677 and $101,806.

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Assist Quality Manager in implementation of the Quality Management System, including assisting in performing internal audits and helping with third-party audits.

October 18, 2022

Review of results required by general supervisor, technical supervisor/consultant, or laboratory director before reporting results.

November 07, 2022

Prepare samples for lead analysis on various media such as gauze wipes, paint chips and other samples.

November 09, 2022

Requires a high school diploma with a certificate of completion in a college Biomanufacturing Program or equivalent program.

January 06, 2023

Utilizes appropriate resources to answer inquiries for basic customer related issues.

January 13, 2023

Participate in the development of research protocols and grant proposals and in the conduct of research related to MRSN activities.

March 18, 2023

Performs various standardized laboratory tests such as Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), dissolved oxygen (DO), bacteriological examination, alkalinity, hardness, pH, chlorine, solids testing, and other related tests as required by regulatory agencies.

March 20, 2023

Understands and follows all safety, infection control, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen guidelines.

April 22, 2023

Adheres to safety procedures in accordance with laboratory and chemical plan, ensuring that current Safety Data Sheets are incorporated in the proper database or binders.

April 27, 2023

Maintains manual and automated laboratory records and logbooks on testing and quality control measures as required by regulatory standards.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Microbiology Technician in Tucson, AZ

Average Base Salary

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67857

89908

76841

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68156

91333

78048

What is the average salary for Microbiology Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Microbiology Technician in Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Microbiology Technician ranges from $67,857 to $89,908 with the average base salary of $76,841. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,156 to $91,333 with the average total cash compensation of $78,048.

View Average Salary for Microbiology Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$76,841	$67,857 - $89,908
Bonus	$1,207	$299 - $1,425
Total Pay	$78,048	$68,156 - $91,333

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Microbiology Technician Salary Near Tucson, AZ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Sierra Vista, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,142 - $88,961	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Gilbert, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,675 - $93,643	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Mesa, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,675 - $93,643	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Chandler, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,675 - $93,643	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,675 - $93,643	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Phoenix, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,661 - $93,624	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ

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About Tucson, Arizona

Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 United States Census put the population at 520,116, while the 2015 estimated population of the entire Tucson metropolitan statistical area (MSA) was 980,263. The Tucson MSA forms part of the larger Tucson-Nogales combined statistical area (CSA), with a total population of 1,010,025 as of the 2010 Census. Tucson is the second-largest populated city in Arizona behind Phoenix, both of which anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor. The city is 108 miles (174 km)...

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