How much does a microbiologist make in Ohio?
$72,500a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Ohio. That is $34.86 an hour or $6,042 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.86
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,420Median: $72,500Highest 10%: $129,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,420 | $22.32 | |
| 25th | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| Median | $72,500 | $34.86 | |
| 75th | $97,010 | $46.64 | |
| 90th | $129,600 | $62.30 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $78,030 |
| Cleveland, OH | $73,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $65,910 |
| Dayton, OH | $62,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 24. Tennessee | $77,630 |
| 25. Alaska | $76,320 |
| 26. Utah | $72,600 |
| 27. Ohio | $72,500 |
| 28. Nebraska | $72,470 |
| 29. Hawaii | $70,970 |
| 30. South Dakota | $70,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $34.86 ($72,500 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $72,500 against $87,990 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Ohio rank for microbiologist pay?
Ohio ranks 27 of 42 states.
Which city in Ohio pays microbiologists the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $78,030 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.