The salary statistics and trend of microbiologists in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $49,070 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $86,810 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $118,550 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $140,610 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for microbiologists in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $140,610. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $86,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent microbiologists is $49,070.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of microbiologists in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $86,810 | 13.90% | 27.45% |
| 2016 | $74,740 | 0.90% | - |
| 2015 | $74,070 | 6.28% | - |
| 2014 | $69,420 | 5.52% | - |
| 2013 | $65,590 | 3.98% | - |
| 2012 | $62,980 | - | - |
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 | |