Microbiologists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $63,310 -27.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.44
10th percentile $48,410
90th percentile $123,620
Employed locally 80
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,410
    25th
    $55,260
    50th (median)
    $63,310
    75th
    $81,560
    90th
    $123,620

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 92% Median Microbiologists salary is 8% 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
    Columbus, OH $80,760
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $80,430
    Ohio $75,940
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,690

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,290
    Chemists $78,230
    Biological Technicians $50,040
    Chemical Technicians $57,300
    School Psychologists $84,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Cleveland, OH is $30.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.07 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Cleveland, OH is 27.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,410 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,260.