The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Kentucky is $62,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,750.
Pay spans roughly $49,670 at the 10th percentile to $113,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.24 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as microbiologists in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $62,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.24 |
| 10th percentile | $49,670 |
| 90th percentile | $113,730 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.