Microbiologists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $60,530 -30.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.10
10th percentile $48,770
90th percentile $87,220
Employed locally 140
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,770
    25th
    $50,200
    50th (median)
    $60,530
    75th
    $76,150
    90th
    $87,220

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 79% Median Microbiologists salary is 21% 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
    Madison, WI $79,530
    Wilmington, NC $75,920
    Wisconsin $63,470

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $66,140
    School Psychologists $104,290
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,620
    Chemists $76,820
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Chemical Technicians $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Milwaukee, WI is $29.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.78 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 30.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,770 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,200.