Microbiologists in California
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | California | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $107,380 | $87,330 | +23.0% vs US |
| State Rank | #2 of 43 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 2,510 jobs | 19,760 jobs | 12.7% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in California
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $71,940 | $34.59 |
| 25th Percentile | $93,310 | $44.86 |
| Median | $107,380 | $51.63 |
| 75th Percentile | $134,260 | $64.55 |
| 90th Percentile | $175,280 | $84.27 |