Microbiologists pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,990 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Milwaukee earn between $53,070 and $77,630.
- $53K10th
- $53K25th
- $65KMedian
- $78K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,430 | $5,619 | $32.42 |
| Median | $65,160 | $5,430 | $31.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,070 | $4,422 | $25.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,630 | $6,469 | $37.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Milwaukee earn 8% less than the Wisconsin average ($73,280) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $67,430 | $65,160 | $52,880 | $88,990 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $73,280 | $67,100 | $46,030 | $109,040 | 420 |
| 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 Milwaukee
On the average salary of $67,430, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $53,773 a year, or $4,481 a month and $2,068 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for microbiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $67,430 buys what about $69,561 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 2nd of 2 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($78,970).
- Madison$78,970
- Milwaukee$67,430
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 Milwaukee: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Milwaukee?
$32.42 an hour on average, and $31.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $53,773 a year ($4,481 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,430.
Do microbiologists earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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