How much does a microbiologist make in Cleveland?
$73,600a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $35.38 an hour or $6,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.38
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,290Median: $73,600Highest 10%: $97,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,290 | $25.62 | |
| 25th | $63,350 | $30.46 | |
| Median | $73,600 | $35.38 | |
| 75th | $92,460 | $44.45 | |
| 90th | $97,910 | $47.07 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| Columbus, OH | $78,030 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $65,910 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $239,400 |
| Psychologist | $139,200 |
| Materials Scientist | $111,800 |
| Economist | $105,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $95,800 |
| School Psychologist | $94,250 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $88,070 |
| Chemist | $82,020 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $81,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $35.38 ($73,600 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $73,600 against $87,990 nationally, 16% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $72,500, so Cleveland pays 2% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for microbiologist pay?
47 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,910 or more.
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.