How much does a microbiologist make in Wisconsin?
$67,100a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Wisconsin. That is $32.26 an hour or $5,592 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.26
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,030Median: $67,100Highest 10%: $109,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $53,390 | $25.67 | |
| Median | $67,100 | $32.26 | |
| 75th | $84,080 | $40.42 | |
| 90th | $109,000 | $52.42 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $85,340 |
| Madison, WI | $67,940 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $65,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 31. Kansas | $70,500 |
| 32. Arizona | $69,880 |
| 33. West Virginia | $68,550 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $67,100 |
| 35. Kentucky | $66,500 |
| 36. Texas | $66,450 |
| 37. Idaho | $65,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $32.26 ($67,100 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $67,100 against $87,990 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for microbiologist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 34 of 42 states.
Which city in Wisconsin 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.