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Microbiologists salary in Worcester, MA

The median microbiologists in Worcester, MA earns $115,660 a year, 31% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $7,034 a month.

10th percentile
$70,210
25th percentile
$74,670
Median percentile
$115,660
75th percentile
$134,130
90th percentile
$167,800

Based on 90 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$84,414 take-home a year
Gross pay$115,660
Federal income tax−$16,615
Social Security + Medicare−$8,848
Massachusetts income tax (approx.)−$5,783
Monthly take-home$7,034
Every two weeks$3,247

Does it go far here?

$112,814Median pay in Worcester, MA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 102.5 vs 100).
20%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,426 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Worcester, MA

JobMedian pay
Marketing Managers$199,280
Computer and Information Systems Managers$193,890
Architectural and Engineering Managers$179,150
Financial Managers$170,940
Managers, All Other$164,730
Sales Managers$162,810
Software Developers$146,950
Construction Managers$140,570

All microbiologists salaries · Take-home pay in Massachusetts