Microbiologists Salary in Missouri

Microbiologists in Missouri earn the most in St. Louis (average $94,680 a year) and the least in Kansas City ($80,610), across the 2 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the microbiologists average at $94,410 and the median at $78,590 for 140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,600.

Microbiologists average salary by city in Missouri

St. Louis$94,680
Kansas City$80,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
St. Louis	$94,680	$89,630	$59,480	$70,978	95
Kansas City	$80,610	$70,220	$54,540	$61,882	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Microbiologists salary in other states

Microbiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

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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