Microbiologists Salary in Arkansas
Microbiologists in Arkansas earn a median of $59,750 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($87,990)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,580; the top 10% earn over $145,270. Nationally the range is $54,670 to $150,000.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$76,400 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$72,530 median in Arkansas
- Geneticists$76,400 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$84,330 median in Arkansas
- Biologists$76,400 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$82,390 median in Arkansas
Microbiologists pay in Arkansas
How much do microbiologists make in Arkansas?
The median is $59,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,580 and the top 10% earn over $145,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for microbiologists?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 42 (−32% vs. the national median of $87,990). Living costs are not included.