Microbiologists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for microbiologists is $42.30 an hour ($87,990 a year). About 18,940 people work in this job there.
Pay range for microbiologists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.28 | $54,670 |
| 25% of workers | $32.26 | $67,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.30 | $87,990 |
| 75% of workers | $58.82 | $122,350 |
| 90% of workers | $72.12 | $150,000 |
Best-paying states for microbiologists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $122,350 | 1,960 |
| California | $108,530 | 2,600 |
| Maryland | $108,470 | 1,590 |
| Georgia | $103,070 | 880 |
| New Jersey | $96,020 | 790 |
| Illinois | $92,050 | 1,470 |
| Oregon | $89,220 | 170 |
| Montana | $87,750 | 80 |
| Connecticut | $86,360 | 180 |
| North Carolina | $85,860 | 1,050 |
Pay by state
- California · $108,530
- Georgia · $103,070
- Illinois · $92,050
- Maryland · $108,470
- Massachusetts · $122,350
- New Jersey · $96,020
- New York · $81,090
- North Carolina · $85,860
- Ohio · $72,500
- Pennsylvania · $84,650
- Texas · $66,450
Education, experience and outlook for microbiologists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $103,410 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $98,920 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $127,410 |
| Conservation Scientists | $73,010 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $76,780 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $78,850 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $88,720 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,220 |
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