How much does a microbiologist make in Alabama?
$65,690a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Alabama. That is $31.58 an hour or $5,474 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.58
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,350Median: $65,690Highest 10%: $96,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,350 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $65,690 | $31.58 | |
| 75th | $76,160 | $36.62 | |
| 90th | $96,660 | $46.47 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 35. Kentucky | $66,500 |
| 36. Texas | $66,450 |
| 37. Idaho | $65,940 |
| 38. Alabama | $65,690 |
| 39. South Carolina | $64,740 |
| 40. Nevada | $64,490 |
| 41. Mississippi | $61,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $31.58 ($65,690 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $65,690 against $87,990 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Alabama rank for microbiologist pay?
Alabama ranks 38 of 42 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.