The salary statistics and trend of microbiologists in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare microbiologists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,640 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,950 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $54,330 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $75,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $106,760 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for microbiologists in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) microbiologists is $106,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent microbiologists is $32,640.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of microbiologists in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $54,330 | 1.51% | -9.72% |
| 2016 | $53,510 | -1.55% | - |
| 2015 | $54,340 | -9.70% | - |
| 2014 | $59,610 | -2.21% | - |
| 2013 | $60,930 | 2.17% | - |
| 2012 | $59,610 | - | - |
The average salaries of microbiologists in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of microbiologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |