Microbiologists pay range in Tampa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $145,270 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Tampa earn between $58,130 and $122,500.
- $44K10th
- $58K25th
- $80KMedian
- $122K75th
- $145K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,030 | $7,252 | $41.84 |
| Median | $79,990 | $6,666 | $38.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,130 | $4,844 | $27.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $122,500 | $10,208 | $58.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Tampa vs. Florida and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Tampa earn about the same as the Florida average ($87,610) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $87,030 | $79,990 | $44,410 | $145,270 | 40 |
| 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 Tampa
On the average salary of $87,030, a single filer in Tampa takes home about $70,056 a year, or $5,838 a month and $2,694 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tampa a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tampa area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $87,030 buys what about $86,262 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Tampa ($48,940). A typical home costs $360,738, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in other Florida cities
Tampa ranks 1st of 2 Florida metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Tampa: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Tampa?
$41.84 an hour on average, and $38.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Tampa?
About $70,056 a year ($5,838 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,030. Florida has no state income tax.
Do microbiologists earn more in Tampa than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (45300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 0.22, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.22).
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