What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Microbiologist's salary?

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

How does experience change An Entry Level Microbiologist's salary?

An Entry Level Microbiologist's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Microbiologist (0-2 years)earns $61,670, a Microbiologist II (2-4 years)earns $76,380, a Microbiologist III (4-7 years)earns $87,233, a Microbiologist IV (7+ years)earns $98,237, a Microbiologist V (7-10 years)earns $140,544,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Microbiologist?

Entry Level Microbiologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Microbiologist roles are District of Columbia $64,945, California $64,699, Massachusetts $63,836. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Microbiologist roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Microbiologist level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Doctor: $117,710; Entry Level Actuary: $80,801; Entry Level Auditor: $67,701; Entry Level LPN: $65,864; Entry Level Animator: $63,503.

Entry Level Microbiologist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Microbiologist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Microbiologist in Rhode Island is $61,238 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,682
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,156 to $66,704
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,708

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Entry Level Microbiologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,704	$5,559	$1,283	$32
Average	$61,238	$5,103	$1,178	$29
25th Percentile	$54,156	$4,513	$1,041	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Microbiologist Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Entry Level Microbiologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $61,670
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,380
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,233
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,237
Expert (over 8 years): $140,544

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$61,670
Microbiol... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$76,380
Microbiol... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$87,233
Microbiol... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$98,237
Microbiol... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$140,544

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How Do Entry Level 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 Entry Level Microbiologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,945.
California: $64,699.
Massachusetts: $63,836.

District of Columbia $64,945 California $64,699 Massachusetts $63,836 Washington $63,602 New Jersey $63,578 Alaska $63,496 Connecticut $62,687 New York $62,358

Hawaii $61,308 Rhode Island $60,816 Maryland $60,481 Minnesota $60,024 Colorado $59,848 Illinois $59,789 Oregon $59,566 Delaware $59,402

New Hampshire $59,299 Virginia $59,068 Pennsylvania $58,393 Nevada $58,053 North Dakota $57,941 Michigan $57,765 Wisconsin $57,701 Vermont $57,572

Texas $57,214 Maine $57,191 Arizona $57,155 Ohio $57,114 Georgia $56,575 Indiana $56,305 Wyoming $56,252 Utah $56,170

Iowa $56,135 Kansas $55,853 Louisiana $55,771 North Carolina $55,742 Missouri $55,730 Florida $55,501 Montana $55,378 Nebraska $55,261

Kentucky $55,196 South Carolina $54,962 Tennessee $54,815 Idaho $54,756 New Mexico $54,328 Oklahoma $54,234 Alabama $53,888 South Dakota $53,307

Arkansas $52,991 West Virginia $52,821 Mississippi $52,310

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $61,813
Albion: $60,786
Ashaway: $62,047

Adamsville, RI $61,813 Albion, RI $60,786 Ashaway, RI $62,047 Barrington, RI $60,786 Block Island, RI $61,725 Bradford, RI $62,006 Bristol, RI $60,728 Carolina, RI $61,502

Charlestown, RI $61,566 Chepachet, RI $60,669 Clayville, RI $60,728 Coventry, RI $60,669 West Greenwich, RI $60,628 East Greenwich, RI $60,710 Exeter, RI $62,006 Fiskeville, RI $60,786

Forestdale, RI $60,728 Foster, RI $60,628 Glendale, RI $60,628 Greene, RI $61,308 Greenville, RI $60,786 Harmony, RI $60,769 Harrisville, RI $60,669 Hope, RI $60,786

Hope Valley, RI $62,047 Hopkinton, RI $62,065 Jamestown, RI $61,443 Kenyon, RI $61,989 Little Compton, RI $61,789 Manville, RI $60,786 Mapleville, RI $60,628 Newport, RI $61,455

Middletown, RI $61,713 North Kingstown, RI $60,610 North Scituate, RI $60,769 Oakland, RI $60,686 Pascoag, RI $60,651 Pawtucket, RI $60,786 Central Falls, RI $60,786 Cumberland, RI $60,786

Lincoln, RI $60,786 Portsmouth, RI $61,209 Prudence Island, RI $60,669 Rockville, RI $62,065 Saunderstown, RI $61,478 Shannock, RI $61,971 Slatersville, RI $60,728 Slocum, RI $61,478

Tiverton, RI $61,830 Wakefield, RI $61,414 Kingston, RI $61,426 Narragansett, RI $61,437 Peace Dale, RI $61,414 Warren, RI $60,769 Warwick, RI $60,786 Westerly, RI $62,083

West Kingston, RI $61,461 West Warwick, RI $60,786 Wood River Junction, RI $62,006 Woonsocket, RI $60,728 North Smithfield, RI $60,769 Wyoming, RI $61,989 Providence, RI $60,786 Cranston, RI $60,786

North Providence, RI $60,786 East Providence, RI $60,786 Riverside, RI $60,786 Rumford, RI $60,786 Smithfield, RI $60,786 Johnston, RI $60,786

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

Understanding how an Entry Level 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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$54,156

Average $61,238/year

$66,704

$4,513

Average $5,103/month

$5,559

$1,041

Average $1,178/week

$1,283

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,704	$5,559	$1,283	$32
Average	$61,238	$5,103	$1,178	$29
25th Percentile	$54,156	$4,513	$1,041	$26

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