Microbiologist Salary

Updated: 25 May 2012

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$25K	$50K	$75K
Salary	$31,846 - $73,042
Bonus	$0.00 - $6,831
Profit Sharing	$400.00 - $4,500
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$30,224 - $71,570
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 25 May 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 459

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Job Listings for Microbiologist Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Dec 30	Medical Technologist/MicroBiologist	Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation	Bethel, Alaska
	With Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, you’ll serve the over 50 rural communities in the Yukon Delta Region who come to us for care. You’ll... Indeed
Jan 12	Quality Microbiologist-Product Sterility Assurance Job	3M	Maplewood, Minnesota
	Job Title: Quality Microbiologist-Product Sterility Assurance Job Profession: Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals -> QA/QC and Auditing Quality Microbiologist-Product... Indeed
Jan 19	Microbiologist	A-TEK Inc	Rockville, Maryland
	Job Title: Microbiologist Profession: Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals -> Scientific Research Professionals Requisition #: L46Position Title... Indeed
Jan 19	Microbiologist	Del Monte Corporation	Walnut Creek, California
	Job Title: Microbiologist Profession: Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals -> Scientific Research Professionals Published Job Title... MicrobiologistDepartment... Indeed

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Companies and Industries for Microbiologist Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range


Nestles'	$46,963 - $56,000
Emory University	Not enough data
Silliker Inc.	Not enough data
ConAgra Foods Inc.	Not enough data
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention	Not enough data

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Pharmaceuticals	$34,353 - $80,705
Biotechnology	$32,017 - $74,500
Food Manufacturing	$32,614 - $73,282
Professional Analytical / Laboratory Services	$31,606 - $71,517
Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals	$34,149 - $77,004

Key Statistics for Microbiologist Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 56%			Male 44%
Salary:	$38,193 - $59,243			$38,765 - $59,770

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

44%

5-9 years

24%

10-19 years

16%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$31,422 - $62,789
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology	$30,560 - $66,903
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Microbiology	$31,751 - $59,598
Doctorate (PhD)	$18,873 - $100,671
Master of Science (MS), Biology	$35,000 - $57,390

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 88%		Dental: 74%
	Vision: 55%		None: 11%

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Career Path for Microbiologist Jobs

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Microbiologist

Salary Range

$30,224 - $71,570

	Medical / Clinical Laboratory Technologist $34,593 - $62,552
	Medical / Clinical Laboratory Technician $24,332 - $47,884
	Lab Technologist $23,406 - $52,218

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Microbiologist

Salary Range

$30,224 - $71,570

	Quality Assurance Manager $40,146 - $105,206
	Quality Assurance Supervisor, Manufacturing $33,392 - $71,738
	Laboratory Supervisor, Medical / Clinical $35,531 - $79,030

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Top Cities by Popularity for Microbiologist Jobs

Highest Salaries By City

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Highest Salaries By City

1. New York, New York

2. Baltimore, Maryland

3. St. Louis, Missouri

Microbiologist Job Description

People with the job title Microbiologist typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

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.