Microbiologists Salary in Wisconsin

Microbiologists in Wisconsin earn the most in Madison (average $78,970 a year) and the least in Milwaukee ($67,430), across the 2 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the microbiologists average at $73,280 and the median at $67,100 for 420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,600.

Microbiologists average salary by city in Wisconsin

Madison$78,970
Milwaukee$67,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Madison	$78,970	$67,940	$59,950	$61,206	97
Milwaukee	$67,430	$65,160	$53,070	$53,773	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Microbiologists salary in other states

Microbiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

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.
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.

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