Microbiologists Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $74,300 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.72
10th percentile $51,630
90th percentile $134,990
Employed locally 90
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,630
    25th
    $54,190
    50th (median)
    $74,300
    75th
    $111,310
    90th
    $134,990

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Microbiologists salary vs area income 95% Median Microbiologists salary is 5% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,140
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $115,040
    Modesto, CA $113,870
    Richmond, VA $90,930
    Montana $88,770
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,520

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $95,060
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,250
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,290
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in St. Louis, MO-IL is $35.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.01 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 14.9% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,630 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,190.