Microbiologists
Occupation
$87,330
National Median Salary
$41.98
Median Hourly Wage
19,760
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+28.8%
10 Year Change
$67,790
2014 Median
$87,330
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Microbiologists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | $142,790 | 590 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $132,790 | 1,960 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $121,390 | 370 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $102,490 | 3,850 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $101,740 | 5,650 |
Top Paying States for Microbiologists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $126,260 | 2,110 |
| California | $107,380 | 2,510 |
| Maryland | $101,060 | 2,040 |
| Georgia | $97,090 | 990 |
| Maine | $94,920 | 60 |
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Ambulatory Health Care Services
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Scientific Research and Development Services
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
Miscellaneous Manufacturing