How much does a microbiologist make in St. Louis?
$89,630a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $43.09 an hour or $7,469 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.09
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,320Median: $89,630Highest 10%: $164,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,320 | $27.08 | |
| 25th | $59,480 | $28.60 | |
| Median | $89,630 | $43.09 | |
| 75th | $122,000 | $58.65 | |
| 90th | $164,400 | $79.01 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for microbiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $132,600 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,200 |
| Psychologist | $105,000 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,300 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $94,010 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,440 |
| Chemist | $86,690 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $80,270 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $79,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $43.09 ($89,630 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $89,630 against $87,990 nationally, 2% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $78,590, so St. Louis pays 14% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for microbiologist pay?
22 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a microbiologist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,400 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.