Microbiologists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $54,300 -37.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.11
10th percentile $46,580
90th percentile $68,190
Employed locally 60
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,580
    25th
    $48,420
    50th (median)
    $54,300
    75th
    $60,720
    90th
    $68,190

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 83% Median Microbiologists salary is 17% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,830
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $115,040
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $113,030
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $110,260
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $108,970
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,630

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,360
    School Psychologists $51,310
    Biological Technicians $42,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Little Rock, AR is $26.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.78 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Little Rock, AR is 37.8% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,580 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,420.