The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Knoxville, TN is $60,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $66,230.
Pay spans roughly $47,870 at the 10th percentile to $92,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.07 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as microbiologists in Knoxville, TN.
| Median (annual) | $60,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $66,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.07 |
| 10th percentile | $47,870 |
| 90th percentile | $92,750 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.