Microbiologists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $139,240 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Minneapolis earn between $80,280 and $123,040.
- $60K10th
- $80K25th
- $85KMedian
- $123K75th
- $139K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,280 | $8,107 | $46.77 |
| Median | $85,340 | $7,112 | $41.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,280 | $6,690 | $38.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $123,040 | $10,253 | $59.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($95,220) and about the same as the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $97,280 | $85,340 | $60,090 | $139,240 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $95,220 | $83,400 | $58,050 | $138,280 | 290 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $97,280, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $72,175 a year, or $6,015 a month and $2,776 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $73,000 | $6,083 |
| Working in MN | $72,175 | $6,015 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $97,280 buys what about $92,805 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Madison, WI$78,970
- Milwaukee, WI$67,430
- Peoria, IL$103,130
- Chicago, IL$95,550
- Grand Rapids, MI$76,610
- Champaign, IL$69,280
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$46.77 an hour on average, and $41.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $72,175 a year ($6,015 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,280. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do microbiologists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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