The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Columbia, SC is $55,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,760.
Pay spans roughly $52,210 at the 10th percentile to $88,690 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.51 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $55,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.51 |
| 10th percentile | $52,210 |
| 90th percentile | $88,690 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.