Microbiologists Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
Average annual salary for a Microbiologist is $45742 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $72345. The lowest salary reported was $31913. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Microbiologist is $16.11 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $22.51. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $9.71. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Microbiologist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $1250 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Microbiologist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $37,364 – $95,775 Georgia – $38,578 – $76,537 Missouri – $42,473 – $68,745 New Jersey – $39,122 – $68,963 North Carolina – $35,117 – $61,825 Ohio – $34,004 – $69,810 Texas – $35,752 – $81,703
These are the highest paying cities for a Microbiologist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Atlanta, Georgia – St. Louis, Missouri – Baltimore, Maryland – Denver, Colorado – Charlotte, North Carolina – Chicago, Illinois – Dallas, Texas –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Microbiologist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $45742 while in 2007 it was just $42420.32
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 48% of Microbiologists were males while 52% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.