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Microbiologists Salary in Minnesota
Microbiologists in Minnesota earn a median $83,400 a year, 5% below the U.S. median.
- Median in MN
- $83,400 a year
- U.S. median
- $87,990 a year
- Employment
- 290
- Location quotient
- 0.80
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Minnesota
- Median (50%)
- $83,400 · $40.09 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $95,220 · $45.78 an hour (estimate error ±2.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $58,050 · $27.91 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $70,840 · $34.06 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $110,580 · $53.17 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $138,280 · $66.48 an hour
- Employment
- 290 (estimate error ±11.7%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.10
- Location quotient
- 0.80 (1.00 = national share)
Microbiologists pay by metro area in Minnesota
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $85,340 | 260 |
H-1B filings for microbiologists in Minnesota
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
3 certified filings with a median offered wage of $74,235.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do microbiologists make in Minnesota?
- The median wage for microbiologists in Minnesota is $83,400 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 290 jobs in the state.
- Where in Minnesota do microbiologists earn the most?
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $85,340 a year.