Microbiologists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $62,960 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.27
10th percentile $53,790
90th percentile $106,710
Employed locally 50
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,790
    25th
    $53,790
    50th (median)
    $62,960
    75th
    $82,260
    90th
    $106,710

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 98% Median Microbiologists salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Microbiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,830
    Worcester, MA $127,120
    Massachusetts $126,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,140
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $124,580
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $123,590

    Nearby metros — Microbiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,660
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $96,290
    Peoria, IL $93,240
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $90,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $84,240
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $83,120

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,930
    Physical Scientists, All Other $61,370
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,220
    Soil and Plant Scientists $60,970
    Chemists $70,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Champaign, IL is $30.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.81 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Champaign, IL is 27.9% below the national median of $87,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Microbiologists in Champaign?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,790 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,790.