Microbiologists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for microbiologists is $41.28 an hour ($85,860 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($87,990). North Carolina ranks 10th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for microbiologists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.74 | $57,710 |
| 25% of workers | $32.04 | $66,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.28 | $85,860 |
| 75% of workers | $53.46 | $111,200 |
| 90% of workers | $66.64 | $138,600 |
Microbiologists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $85,860 | 400 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $85,470 | 80 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $85,010 | 330 |
| Wilmington | $80,470 | 0 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for microbiologists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $102,980 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $100,070 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $76,330 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $82,220 |
| Conservation Scientists | $64,460 |
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