Microbiologists Salary in Wisconsin
Microbiologists in Wisconsin earn a median of $67,100 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($87,990)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,030; the top 10% earn over $109,040. Nationally the range is $54,670 to $150,000.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$78,480 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$66,200 median in Wisconsin
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$82,530 median in Wisconsin
- Geneticists$78,480 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Animal Scientists$84,310 median in Wisconsin
- Food Scientists and Technologists$83,020 median in Wisconsin
Microbiologists pay in Wisconsin
How much do microbiologists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $67,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,030 and the top 10% earn over $109,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for microbiologists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 42 (−24% vs. the national median of $87,990). Living costs are not included.