Salary for Microbiologist Jobs

Updated: 31 Jan 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	$30,866 - $73,662
Bonus	$198.66 - $8,171
Profit Sharing	$200.00 - $16,000
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). )	$29,354 - $71,709
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 31 Jan 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 523

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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 Jobs

Popular Employers

Salary Range


Emory University	Not enough data
ConAgra Foods Inc.	Not enough data
Genentech, Inc.	Not enough data
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention	Not enough data
Nestles'	Not enough data

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Pharmaceuticals	$32,174 - $70,073
Food Manufacturing	$35,064 - $57,928
Professional Analytical / Laboratory Services	$29,590 - $79,463
Healthcare	$33,935 - $96,512
Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals	$30,410 - $118,359

Key Statistics for Microbiologist Jobs

Gender

	Female 59%			Male 41%
Salary:	$37,401 - $57,589			$36,167 - $53,882

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

48%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

15%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$30,783 - $59,780
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology	$31,366 - $62,440
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Microbiology	$30,000 - $56,500
Doctorate (PhD)	$20,859 - $100,671
Master of Science (MS), Microbiology	$32,500 - $71,000

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 86%		Dental: 73%
	Vision: 52%		None: 13%

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Career Path for Microbiologist Jobs

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Microbiologist

Salary Range

$29,354 - $71,709

	Medical / Clinical Laboratory Technician $24,133 - $49,041
	Medical / Clinical Laboratory Technologist $34,303 - $63,626
	Lab Technologist $22,997 - $53,253

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Microbiologist

Salary Range

$29,354 - $71,709

	Quality Assurance Manager $39,814 - $107,957
	Medical / Clinical Laboratory Technologist $34,303 - $63,626
	Quality Assurance Supervisor, Manufacturing $33,291 - $74,083

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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.