Microbiologists Salary in Michigan

Microbiologists in Michigan earn the most in Kalamazoo (average $88,900 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($76,610), across the 4 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the microbiologists average at $80,240 and the median at $78,680 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,600.

Microbiologists average salary by city in Michigan

Kalamazoo$88,900
Lansing$78,900
Detroit$78,570
Grand Rapids$76,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kalamazoo	$88,900	$89,240	$62,750	$67,839	95
Lansing	$78,900	$67,960	$67,960	$60,498	95
Detroit	$78,570	$73,690	$57,920	$59,265	100
Grand Rapids	$76,610	$76,220	$66,960	$58,654	96

*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 Michigan

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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