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 $61,928, a Microbiologist II (2-4 years)earns $76,699, a Microbiologist (4-7 years)earns $87,598, a Microbiologist IV (7+ years)earns $98,647, a Microbiologist V (7-10 years)earns $141,131,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Microbiologist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Microbiologist in Rhode Island is $88,213 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): $107,079
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,101 to $98,088
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,715

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Microbiologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,088	$8,174	$1,886	$47
Average	$88,213	$7,351	$1,696	$42
25th Percentile	$80,101	$6,675	$1,540	$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): $61,928
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,699
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,598
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,647
Expert (over 8 years): $141,131

Levels	Salary
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$61,928
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$76,699
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$87,598
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$98,647
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$141,131

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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:

Adamsville: $89,041
Albion: $87,562
Ashaway: $89,379

Adamsville, RI $89,041 Albion, RI $87,562 Ashaway, RI $89,379 Barrington, RI $87,562 Block Island, RI $88,914 Bradford, RI $89,319 Bristol, RI $87,477 Carolina, RI $88,593

Charlestown, RI $88,686 Chepachet, RI $87,393 Clayville, RI $87,477 Coventry, RI $87,393 West Greenwich, RI $87,334 East Greenwich, RI $87,452 Exeter, RI $89,319 Fiskeville, RI $87,562

Forestdale, RI $87,477 Foster, RI $87,334 Glendale, RI $87,334 Greene, RI $88,314 Greenville, RI $87,562 Harmony, RI $87,537 Harrisville, RI $87,393 Hope, RI $87,562

Hope Valley, RI $89,379 Hopkinton, RI $89,404 Jamestown, RI $88,508 Kenyon, RI $89,294 Little Compton, RI $89,007 Manville, RI $87,562 Mapleville, RI $87,334 Newport, RI $88,525

Middletown, RI $88,897 North Kingstown, RI $87,309 North Scituate, RI $87,537 Oakland, RI $87,418 Pascoag, RI $87,368 Pawtucket, RI $87,562 Central Falls, RI $87,562 Cumberland, RI $87,562

Lincoln, RI $87,562 Portsmouth, RI $88,170 Prudence Island, RI $87,393 Rockville, RI $89,404 Saunderstown, RI $88,559 Shannock, RI $89,269 Slatersville, RI $87,477 Slocum, RI $88,559

Tiverton, RI $89,066 Wakefield, RI $88,466 Kingston, RI $88,483 Narragansett, RI $88,500 Peace Dale, RI $88,466 Warren, RI $87,537 Warwick, RI $87,562 Westerly, RI $89,429

West Kingston, RI $88,534 West Warwick, RI $87,562 Wood River Junction, RI $89,319 Woonsocket, RI $87,477 North Smithfield, RI $87,537 Wyoming, RI $89,294 Providence, RI $87,562 Cranston, RI $87,562

North Providence, RI $87,562 East Providence, RI $87,562 Riverside, RI $87,562 Rumford, RI $87,562 Smithfield, RI $87,562 Johnston, RI $87,562

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

$80,101

Average $88,213/year

$98,088

$6,675

Average $7,351/month

$8,174

$1,540

Average $1,696/week

$1,886

$39

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,088	$8,174	$1,886	$47
Average	$88,213	$7,351	$1,696	$42
25th Percentile	$80,101	$6,675	$1,540	$39

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