Microbiologists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $76,980 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.01
10th percentile $50,550
90th percentile $131,840
Employed locally 90
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,550
    25th
    $56,990
    50th (median)
    $76,980
    75th
    $106,660
    90th
    $131,840

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 105% Median Microbiologists salary is 5% 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
    Florida $74,220
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $67,440
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $40,710

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,140
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $104,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,110
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,310
    Biological Technicians $49,650
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Miami, FL is $37.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.36 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Miami, FL is 11.9% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,550 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,990.