Microbiologists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,470 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.03
10th percentile $45,130
90th percentile $73,790
Employed locally 50
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,130
    25th
    $60,620
    50th (median)
    $62,470
    75th
    $64,840
    90th
    $73,790

    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

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    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $67,610
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    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $54,270
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $62,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Kansas is $30.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.48 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Kansas is 28.5% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $45,130 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,620.