Microbiologist Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Microbiologist make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Microbiologist in Hawaii is $88,297 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,182
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,177 to $98,182
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,785

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Microbiologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,182	$8,182	$1,888	$47
Average	$88,297	$7,358	$1,698	$42
25th Percentile	$80,177	$6,681	$1,542	$39

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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): $61,987
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,773
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,682
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,741
Expert (over 8 years): $141,267

Levels	Salary
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$61,987
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$76,773
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$87,682
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$98,741
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$141,267

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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:

Aiea: $87,866
Anahola: $87,275
Captain Cook: $87,275

Aiea, HI $87,866 Anahola, HI $87,275 Captain Cook, HI $87,275 Eleele, HI $87,275 Ewa Beach, HI $87,866 Kapolei, HI $87,672 Haiku, HI $87,275 Hakalau, HI $87,275

Haleiwa, HI $87,275 Hana, HI $87,275 Hanalei, HI $87,275 Hanamaulu, HI $87,275 Hanapepe, HI $87,275 Hauula, HI $87,469 Hawaii National Park, HI $87,275 Hawi, HI $87,275

Hilo, HI $87,275 Princeville, HI $87,275 Holualoa, HI $87,275 Honaunau, HI $87,275 Honokaa, HI $87,275 Honomu, HI $87,275 Hoolehua, HI $87,275 Kaaawa, HI $87,630

Kahuku, HI $87,275 Kahului, HI $87,275 Kailua, HI $87,866 Ocean View, HI $87,275 Waikoloa, HI $87,275 Keauhou, HI $87,275 Kailua Kona, HI $87,275 Kalaheo, HI $87,275

Kalaupapa, HI $87,275 Kamuela, HI $87,275 Kaneohe, HI $87,866 Kapaa, HI $87,275 Kaumakani, HI $87,275 Kaunakakai, HI $87,275 Keaau, HI $87,275 Kealakekua, HI $87,275

Kealia, HI $87,275 Kekaha, HI $87,275 Kihei, HI $87,275 Kilauea, HI $87,275 Kapaau, HI $87,275 Koloa, HI $87,275 Kualapuu, HI $87,275 Kunia, HI $87,587

Kurtistown, HI $87,275 Lahaina, HI $87,275 Laie, HI $87,351 Lanai City, HI $87,275 Laupahoehoe, HI $87,275 Lawai, HI $87,275 Lihue, HI $87,275 Makawao, HI $87,275

Makaweli, HI $87,275 Maunaloa, HI $87,275 Mountain View, HI $87,275 Naalehu, HI $87,275 Ninole, HI $87,275 Ookala, HI $87,275 Paauilo, HI $87,275 Pahala, HI $87,275

Pahoa, HI $87,275 Paia, HI $87,275 Papaaloa, HI $87,275 Papaikou, HI $87,275 Pearl City, HI $87,866 Pepeekeo, HI $87,275 Puunene, HI $87,275 Volcano, HI $87,275

Wahiawa, HI $87,587 Pukalani, HI $87,275 Mililani, HI $87,706 Kula, HI $87,275 Waialua, HI $87,275 Waianae, HI $87,351 Wailuku, HI $87,275 Waimanalo, HI $87,866

Waimea, HI $87,275 Waipahu, HI $87,824 Honolulu, HI $87,866 J B P H H, HI $87,866 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $87,630 Schofield Barracks, HI $87,554 Fort Shafter, HI $87,866 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $87,866

Camp H M Smith, HI $87,866 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $87,824 Wake Island, HI $87,866

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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$80,177

Average $88,297/year

$98,182

$6,681

Average $7,358/month

$8,182

$1,542

Average $1,698/week

$1,888

$39

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,182	$8,182	$1,888	$47
Average	$88,297	$7,358	$1,698	$42
25th Percentile	$80,177	$6,681	$1,542	$39

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