The median pay for a microbiologists in Alabama is $55,600/year ($26.73/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Microbiologists salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $37,600, 25th percentile $41,470, median $55,600, 75th percentile $74,660, 90th percentile $95,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level microbiologists (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $56K. Top earners bring in $96K or more, a $58K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $55,600 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,600, and experienced microbiologists can clear $95,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $56K enough to live in Alabama?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,675/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 29.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a microbiologists salary go in Alabama?▼
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median microbiologists salary is worth about $62,924 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do microbiologists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
