How much does a microbiologist make in Miami?
$66,730a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $32.08 an hour or $5,561 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.08
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,650Median: $66,730Highest 10%: $106,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,650 | $26.75 | |
| 25th | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| Median | $66,730 | $32.08 | |
| 75th | $84,210 | $40.49 | |
| 90th | $106,800 | $51.37 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $272,500 |
| Psychologist | $145,900 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $145,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $130,900 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $122,700 |
| Economist | $118,000 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $103,700 |
| Geoscientist | $101,800 |
| School Psychologist | $100,800 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $32.08 ($66,730 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Miami than the national average?
No: $66,730 against $87,990 nationally, 24% less.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $80,930, so Miami pays 18% less.
Where does Miami rank for microbiologist pay?
53 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,800 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.