Microbiologists pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,840 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Miami earn between $59,050 and $84,210.
- $56K10th
- $59K25th
- $67KMedian
- $84K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,750 | $6,312 | $36.42 |
| Median | $66,730 | $5,561 | $32.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,050 | $4,921 | $28.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,210 | $7,018 | $40.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Miami vs. Florida and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Miami earn 14% less than the Florida average ($87,610) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $75,750 | $66,730 | $55,650 | $106,840 | 80 |
| Florida | $87,610 | $80,930 | $46,090 | $135,710 | 270 |
| United States | $97,600 | $87,990 | $54,670 | $150,000 | 18,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Microbiologists salary after taxes in Miami
On the average salary of $75,750, a single filer in Miami takes home about $62,120 a year, or $5,177 a month and $2,389 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $75,750 buys what about $66,357 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in other Florida cities
Miami ranks 2nd of 2 Florida metro areas for this job; Tampa pays the most ($87,030).
- Tampa$87,030
- Miami$75,750
Highest-paying cities for microbiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($135,860).
- San Francisco, CA$135,860
- Santa Rosa, CA$126,450
- Vallejo, CA$125,010
- San Jose, CA$124,300
- Athens, GA$123,910
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Microbiologists salary in Miami: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Miami?
$36.42 an hour on average, and $32.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Miami?
About $62,120 a year ($5,177 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,750. Florida has no state income tax.
Do microbiologists earn more in Miami than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,600).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1022; area Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.24, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.24).
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