The salary statistics and trend of microbiologists in the industry of testing laboratories 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 | $32,450 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,480 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,150 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $106,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for microbiologists in the industry of testing laboratories. 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 $106,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,480. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent microbiologists is $32,450.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of microbiologists in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $53,480 | 3.31% | -5.89% |
| 2016 | $51,710 | 1.02% | - |
| 2015 | $51,180 | -9.22% | - |
| 2014 | $55,900 | -1.50% | - |
| 2013 | $56,740 | 0.19% | - |
| 2012 | $56,630 | - | - |
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.