What are the main factors that influence a Microbiologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Microbiologist's salary?

A Microbiologist's salary grows with experience: a Microbiologist I (0-2 years)earns $60,208, a Microbiologist II (2-4 years)earns $74,569, a Microbiologist (4-7 years)earns $85,164, a Microbiologist IV (7+ years)earns $95,907, a Microbiologist V (7-10 years)earns $137,211,

What are the highest paying states for a Microbiologist?

Microbiologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Microbiologist roles are District of Columbia $93,553, California $93,198, Massachusetts $91,956. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Microbiologist roles make?

Salaries for Microbiologist level roles vary by specialization: Microbiologist V: $133,898; Microbiologist, Specialist: $93,600; Microbiologist IV: $93,591; Microbiologist, Senior: $83,200; Microbiologist III: $83,108.

Microbiologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Microbiologist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Microbiologist in Delaware is $85,762 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Microbiologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,105
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,876 to $95,363
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,695

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Microbiologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,363	$7,947	$1,834	$46
Average	$85,762	$7,147	$1,649	$41
25th Percentile	$77,876	$6,490	$1,498	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Microbiologist Salaries

A Microbiologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Microbiologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Microbiologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,208
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,569
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,164
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,907
Expert (over 8 years): $137,211

Levels	Salary
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$60,208
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$74,569
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$85,164
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$95,907
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$137,211

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How Do Microbiologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Microbiologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,553.
California: $93,198.
Massachusetts: $91,956.

District of Columbia $93,553 California $93,198 Massachusetts $91,956 Washington $91,618 New Jersey $91,584 Alaska $91,466 Connecticut $90,300 New York $89,826

Hawaii $88,314 Rhode Island $87,604 Maryland $87,123 Minnesota $86,464 Colorado $86,210 Illinois $86,126 Oregon $85,804 Delaware $85,568

New Hampshire $85,419 Virginia $85,086 Pennsylvania $84,115 Nevada $83,625 North Dakota $83,464 Michigan $83,211 Wisconsin $83,118 Vermont $82,932

Texas $82,416 Maine $82,382 Arizona $82,332 Ohio $82,273 Georgia $81,495 Indiana $81,107 Wyoming $81,031 Utah $80,912

Iowa $80,862 Kansas $80,456 Louisiana $80,338 North Carolina $80,295 Missouri $80,279 Florida $79,949 Montana $79,772 Nebraska $79,603

Kentucky $79,510 South Carolina $79,172 Tennessee $78,960 Idaho $78,876 New Mexico $78,259 Oklahoma $78,124 Alabama $77,625 South Dakota $76,789

Arkansas $76,333 West Virginia $76,088 Mississippi $75,352

Top Paying Cities for Microbiologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $88,559
Little Creek: $87,739
Magnolia: $88,103

Lincoln, DE $88,559 Little Creek, DE $87,739 Magnolia, DE $88,103 Milford, DE $88,559 Marydel, DE $87,410 Millsboro, DE $88,559 Millville, DE $89,150 Milton, DE $88,559

Nassau, DE $88,559 Ocean View, DE $89,150 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,150 Seaford, DE $87,630 Selbyville, DE $89,150 Smyrna, DE $87,309 Viola, DE $88,103 Woodside, DE $87,849

Bear, DE $86,666 Newark, DE $86,700 Claymont, DE $86,768 Delaware City, DE $86,700 Hockessin, DE $86,768 Kirkwood, DE $86,700 Middletown, DE $87,131 Montchanin, DE $86,768

New Castle, DE $86,768 Odessa, DE $87,249 Port Penn, DE $86,464 Rockland, DE $86,768 Saint Georges, DE $86,700 Townsend, DE $87,123 Winterthur, DE $86,768 Lewes, DE $88,559

Wilmington, DE $86,768 Dover, DE $87,697 Dover Afb, DE $87,900 Bethany Beach, DE $89,150 Bethel, DE $87,630 Bridgeville, DE $88,559 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,790 Cheswold, DE $87,494

Clayton, DE $87,275 Dagsboro, DE $89,150 Delmar, DE $87,630 Ellendale, DE $88,559 Felton, DE $88,559 Fenwick Island, DE $89,150 Frankford, DE $89,150 Frederica, DE $88,559

Georgetown, DE $88,559 Greenwood, DE $88,559 Harbeson, DE $88,559 Harrington, DE $88,559 Hartly, DE $87,232 Houston, DE $88,559 Kenton, DE $87,275 Laurel, DE $87,630

Yorklyn, DE $86,768

Microbiologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Microbiologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$77,876

Average $85,762/year

$95,363

$6,490

Average $7,147/month

$7,947

$1,498

Average $1,649/week

$1,834

$37

Average $41/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,363	$7,947	$1,834	$46
Average	$85,762	$7,147	$1,649	$41
25th Percentile	$77,876	$6,490	$1,498	$37

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