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SOC 19-1022 · Minnesota

Microbiologists Salary in Minnesota

In Minnesota we have BLS pay data for microbiologists in Minneapolis only, where the average is $97,280 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the microbiologists average at $95,220 and the median at $83,400 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,600.

$97Khighest: Minneapolis

$97Klowest: Minneapolis

260jobs in these metros

1metro areas

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Microbiologists average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$97,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$97,280	$85,340	$80,280	$72,175	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Microbiologists salary in other states

Microbiologists salary by city and state

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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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