Microbiologists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $85,410 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.06
10th percentile $50,960
90th percentile $112,420
Employed locally 60
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,960
    25th
    $60,050
    50th (median)
    $85,410
    75th
    $97,690
    90th
    $112,420

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 121% Median Microbiologists salary is 21% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $86,690
    Minnesota $85,340
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $84,240
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $76,980
    Wilmington, NC $75,920
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $75,870

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $65,250
    Chemists $100,700
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $69,930
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,840
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Kalamazoo, MI is $41.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.87 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.2% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,960 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,050.