The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Columbus, OH is $80,760 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $88,420.
Pay spans roughly $45,590 at the 10th percentile to $150,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.83 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as microbiologists in Columbus, OH.
| Median (annual) | $80,760 |
| Mean (annual) | $88,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.83 |
| 10th percentile | $45,590 |
| 90th percentile | $150,520 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.