How much does a microbiologist make in Milwaukee?
$65,160a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $31.33 an hour or $5,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.33
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,880Median: $65,160Highest 10%: $88,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,880 | $25.42 | |
| 25th | $53,070 | $25.51 | |
| Median | $65,160 | $31.33 | |
| 75th | $77,630 | $37.32 | |
| 90th | $88,990 | $42.78 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $85,340 |
| Madison, WI | $67,940 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $173,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,900 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $101,200 |
| School Psychologist | $95,090 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $87,450 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $86,230 |
| Medical Scientist | $82,880 |
| Biological Scientist | $81,640 |
| Psychologist | $80,200 |
| Chemist | $78,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $31.33 ($65,160 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $65,160 against $87,990 nationally, 26% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $67,100, so Milwaukee pays 3% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for microbiologist pay?
59 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,990 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.