How much does a microbiologist make in Minnesota?
$83,400a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Minnesota. That is $40.10 an hour or $6,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.10
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,050Median: $83,400Highest 10%: $138,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,050 | $27.91 | |
| 25th | $70,840 | $34.06 | |
| Median | $83,400 | $40.10 | |
| 75th | $110,600 | $53.16 | |
| 90th | $138,300 | $66.48 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $85,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 9. Connecticut | $86,360 |
| 10. North Carolina | $85,860 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $84,650 |
| 12. Minnesota | $83,400 |
| 13. Delaware | $82,770 |
| 14. Colorado | $81,640 |
| 15. New York | $81,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $40.10 ($83,400 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $83,400 against $87,990 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for microbiologist pay?
Minnesota ranks 12 of 42 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays microbiologists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $85,340 a year.
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.