The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Ames, IA is $108,040 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $110,250.
Pay spans roughly $73,070 at the 10th percentile to $164,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $51.94 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as microbiologists in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $108,040 |
| Mean (annual) | $110,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $51.94 |
| 10th percentile | $73,070 |
| 90th percentile | $164,090 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.