How much does a microbiologist make in Madison?
$67,940a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $32.66 an hour or $5,662 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.66
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,390Median: $67,940Highest 10%: $109,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,390 | $25.67 | |
| 25th | $59,950 | $28.82 | |
| Median | $67,940 | $32.66 | |
| 75th | $91,610 | $44.04 | |
| 90th | $109,000 | $52.42 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $85,340 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $65,160 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $136,500 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $108,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $107,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $106,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $103,900 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,830 |
| Economist | $88,770 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $86,650 |
| Medical Scientist | $85,570 |
| Conservation Scientist | $85,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $32.66 ($67,940 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $67,940 against $87,990 nationally, 23% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $67,100, so Madison pays 1% more.
Where does Madison rank for microbiologist pay?
52 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,000 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.