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Microbiologist Salary in California (2025)
Estimated pay for Microbiologists working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$117,000
Annual in CA
$56.3/hr
Hourly Rate
$9,750
Monthly
$2,250
Weekly
California vs. National Median
$117,000
California
$85,000
National Median
+$32,000 (+38%) vs. national
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