Microbiologists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $79,530 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.24
10th percentile $50,500
90th percentile $103,290
Employed locally 390
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,500
    25th
    $61,320
    50th (median)
    $79,530
    75th
    $100,470
    90th
    $103,290

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $86,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $84,240
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $83,120
    Wilmington, NC $75,920
    Wisconsin $63,470
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $60,530

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,940
    Chemists$73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,340
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$119,310
    Conservation Scientists$81,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Madison, WI is $38.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.42 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Madison, WI is 8.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,500 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,320.