The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Lexington-Fayette, KY is $62,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,240.
Pay spans roughly $52,640 at the 10th percentile to $119,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.24 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as microbiologists in Lexington-Fayette, KY.
| Median (annual) | $62,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.24 |
| 10th percentile | $52,640 |
| 90th percentile | $119,840 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.