Microbiologists Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $86,690 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.68
10th percentile $56,840
90th percentile $136,420
Employed locally 400
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,840
    25th
    $70,510
    50th (median)
    $86,690
    75th
    $114,310
    90th
    $136,420

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 88% Median Microbiologists salary is 12% 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

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,970
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,530
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $91,160
    Chemists $83,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,130
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $41.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.94 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 0.7% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $56,840 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,510.