States with Fastest Microbiologists Salary Growth
These states raised Microbiologists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.
21
States with Growth
+70.9%
Highest Growth
+22.6%
Average Growth
3
States with Decline
Top 15 States for Salary Growth
Microbiologists salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 21 States with Salary Growth
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $55,530 | $94,920 | +$39,390 | +70.9% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $75,600 | $126,260 | +$50,660 | +67.0% |
| 3 | Indiana | $53,090 | $80,110 | +$27,020 | +50.9% |
| 4 | Florida | $52,050 | $74,220 | +$22,170 | +42.6% |
| 5 | Delaware | $56,670 | $75,720 | +$19,050 | +33.6% |
| 6 | Kentucky | $47,800 | $62,900 | +$15,100 | +31.6% |
| 7 | Kansas | $47,960 | $62,470 | +$14,510 | +30.3% |
| 8 | Minnesota | $66,220 | $85,340 | +$19,120 | +28.9% |
| 9 | Illinois | $60,150 | $74,350 | +$14,200 | +23.6% |
| 10 | Michigan | $58,440 | $70,610 | +$12,170 | +20.8% |
| 11 | Iowa | $63,950 | $76,490 | +$12,540 | +19.6% |
| 12 | Nebraska | $61,240 | $72,950 | +$11,710 | +19.1% |
| 13 | Connecticut | $72,410 | $82,080 | +$9,670 | +13.4% |
| 14 | Colorado | $65,330 | $69,010 | +$3,680 | +5.6% |
| 15 | Nevada | $68,870 | $72,380 | +$3,510 | +5.1% |
| 16 | Arkansas | $58,160 | $60,710 | +$2,550 | +4.4% |
| 17 | Georgia | $94,690 | $97,090 | +$2,400 | +2.5% |
| 18 | Idaho | $59,140 | $60,450 | +$1,310 | +2.2% |
| 19 | Alabama | $54,840 | $55,600 | +$760 | +1.4% |
| 20 | Missouri | $67,760 | $68,630 | +$870 | +1.3% |
| 21 | Maryland | $100,590 | $101,060 | +$470 | +0.5% |
3 States with Salary Decline
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $68,490 | $65,000 | -$3,490 | -5.1% |
| 2 | California | $111,160 | $107,380 | -$3,780 | -3.4% |
| 3 | Montana | $89,340 | $88,770 | -$570 | -0.6% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Microbiologists in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.