Microbiologists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $67,440 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.43
10th percentile $48,600
90th percentile $128,010
Employed locally 60
National median $87,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,600
    25th
    $57,880
    50th (median)
    $67,440
    75th
    $124,990
    90th
    $128,010

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $76,980
    Florida $74,220
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $40,710

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$86,890
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$61,980
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,260
    Forensic Science Technicians$57,950
    Biological Technicians$46,840
    School Psychologists$82,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Microbiologists make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Microbiologists in Tampa, FL is $32.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.84 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Microbiologists salaries?

    The median Microbiologists salary in Tampa, FL is 22.8% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Microbiologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,600 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,880.