Microbiologists Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $80,760 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.83
10th percentile $45,590
90th percentile $150,520
Employed locally 160
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,590
    25th
    $58,240
    50th (median)
    $80,760
    75th
    $101,610
    90th
    $150,520

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 101% Median Microbiologists salary is 1% above 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $80,430
    Ohio $75,940
    Cleveland, OH $63,310
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,690

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,800
    Biological Technicians $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Columbus, OH is $38.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.03 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Columbus, OH is 7.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $45,590 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,240.