Microbiologists in Wisconsin
Microbiologists study microscopic organisms including bacteria, algae, and fungi to understand their growth, structure, and characteristics. Medical microbiologists examine how these organisms relate to disease and how antibiotics affect them In Wisconsin the median pay is $67,100 a year, 24% below the national median of $87,990.
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Who is hiring in Wisconsin
Openings in Wisconsin and remote
- Microbiologist · Veterans Health Administration · Madison, Wisconsin · $61716–$80249
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in Wisconsin
Microbiologists pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 19-1022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Wisconsin, annual.