The median annual wage for Microbiologists in Tennessee is $71,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $83,280.
Pay spans roughly $47,870 at the 10th percentile to $135,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.20 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as microbiologists in Tennessee.
| Median (annual) | $71,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $83,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.20 |
| 10th percentile | $47,870 |
| 90th percentile | $135,470 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.