How much does a microbiologist make in Minneapolis?
$85,340a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $41.03 an hour or $7,112 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.03
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,090Median: $85,340Highest 10%: $139,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,090 | $28.89 | |
| 25th | $80,280 | $38.60 | |
| Median | $85,340 | $41.03 | |
| 75th | $123,000 | $59.15 | |
| 90th | $139,200 | $66.94 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $41.03 ($85,340 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $85,340 against $87,990 nationally, 3% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $83,400, so Minneapolis pays 2% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for microbiologist pay?
28 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,200 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.