Microbiology Technician Salary in Lansing, MI

How much does a Microbiology Technician make in Lansing, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Microbiology Technician in Lansing, MI is $78,412. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,245 to $91,747, with most professionals earning between $60,898 and $103,888.

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Assist Quality Manager in implementation of the Quality Management System, including assisting in performing internal audits and helping with third-party audits.

October 18, 2022

Review of results required by general supervisor, technical supervisor/consultant, or laboratory director before reporting results.

November 07, 2022

Prepare samples for lead analysis on various media such as gauze wipes, paint chips and other samples.

November 09, 2022

Requires a high school diploma with a certificate of completion in a college Biomanufacturing Program or equivalent program.

January 06, 2023

Utilizes appropriate resources to answer inquiries for basic customer related issues.

January 13, 2023

Participate in the development of research protocols and grant proposals and in the conduct of research related to MRSN activities.

March 18, 2023

Performs various standardized laboratory tests such as Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), dissolved oxygen (DO), bacteriological examination, alkalinity, hardness, pH, chlorine, solids testing, and other related tests as required by regulatory agencies.

March 20, 2023

Understands and follows all safety, infection control, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen guidelines.

April 22, 2023

Adheres to safety procedures in accordance with laboratory and chemical plan, ensuring that current Safety Data Sheets are incorporated in the proper database or binders.

April 27, 2023

Maintains manual and automated laboratory records and logbooks on testing and quality control measures as required by regulatory standards.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Microbiology Technician in Lansing, MI

Average Base Salary

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69245

91747

78412

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

69550

93201

79645

What is the average salary for Microbiology Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Microbiology Technician in Lansing, MI. The base salary for Microbiology Technician ranges from $69,245 to $91,747 with the average base salary of $78,412. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,550 to $93,201 with the average total cash compensation of $79,645.

View Average Salary for Microbiology Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$78,412	$69,245 - $91,747
Bonus	$1,232	$305 - $1,454
Total Pay	$79,645	$69,550 - $93,201

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Microbiology Technician Salary Near Lansing, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,024 - $92,780	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Flint, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,677 - $88,345	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Ann Arbor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,913 - $95,282	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Novi, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,569 - $94,827	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Saginaw, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,041 - $88,828	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Farmington, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,233 - $94,382	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI

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About Lansing, Michigan

Lansing /ˈlænsɪŋ/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton County and north into Clinton County. The 2010 Census placed the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan. The population of its Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was 464,036, while the even larger Combined Statistical Area (CSA) population, which includes Shiawassee County, was 534,684. It was named the new state capital of Michigan in 1847, ten years after Michigan became a state. The Lansing metropolitan area,...

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