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The estimated total pay for a Microbiologist is $68,112 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $64,523 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,590 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $54K-$86K/yr?
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Microbiologist | $68,112 /yr |
Senior Microbiologist | $95,982 /yr |
Microbiologist IV | $82,554 /yr |
For a Microbiologist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Microbiologist in United States. Employers include Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb and IHRC.
For Microbiologist in United States
1 | Pfizer | $83,389 | |
2 | Bristol Myers Squibb | $83,154 | |
3 | IHRC | $80,824 | |
4 | GSK | $79,930 | |
5 | Hospira | $77,653 | |
6 | ARL Bio Pharma | $76,827 | |
7 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration | $76,312 | |
8 | Procter & Gamble | $75,787 | |
9 | Medtronic | $75,628 | |
10 | Merck | $74,910 |
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Job Title | Salary |
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Microbiologist | $68,112 /yr |
Senior Microbiologist | $95,982 /yr |
Microbiologist IV | $82,554 /yr |
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For a Microbiologist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Microbiologist in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $70,899, Agriculture with a median total pay of $67,331, Financial Services with a median total pay of $67,178, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $65,980, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $65,206.
9% Higher than other industries
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Microbiologist are U.S. Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Washington Department of Health.
What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
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The average salary for a Microbiologist is $68,112 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2319 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Microbiologist employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Microbiologist in United States is $85,896 per year.
The lowest salary for a Microbiologist in United States is $54,172 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Microbiologist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Microbiologist.
Microbiologist salaries are generally on par with other Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) researchers. Microbiologists who work for the federal government or private sector firms usually earn more than those who work for colleges or universities. Microbiologists whose expertise lies at the intersection of computer science, statistics and microbiology are particularly competitive candidates, and thus generally command higher pay. As new diseases emerge and spread across the increasingly connected world, greater funding for infectious disease research is projected to further increase their pay.
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In anonymous ratings left by employees, 59% of microbiologists expressed satisfaction with their salaries. This field offers the potential of $3,589.58 in additional pay through stock options and profit sharing. As you progress in your career, you can earn experience and command a higher salary.
You can become a microbiologist with a bachelor's degree, although you'll earn closer to peak compensation of $105,648.46 if you earn a doctorate in the field. Entry-level microbiologists' pay is about $44,100.66, which includes salary, bonuses, and benefits. The overall average salary in this profession is $64,522.81, with higher earnings if you work for the federal government or in private research and development.
Education and experience influence your salary as a microbiologist. You can pursue a master's or doctorate degree to research or teach in this field, both of which increase available earnings. As far as experience, you can reach the higher-paying senior microbiologist level with a minimum of two years of experience and the microbiologist IV level with much more. You can also increase your microbiologist salary by earning credentials from professional organizations such as the American Society of Microbiology, the American Board of Medical Microbiology and the American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology.
When you enter negotiations for a job as a microbiologist, you should have an idea of what you expect to earn based on salaries for comparable positions in your area. In addition to doing your research to come up with a target salary number, show the employer how you can bring value to the organization through your previous experience, publications, education, or certifications. As an entry-level candidate, you can highlight internships, volunteer work, and student research, particularly if you earned experience in a similar position while working toward your degree.