| Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Include medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $29.70 | | $34.99 |
| -$5.29 |
| 2015 | $28.95 | +2.6% | $34.10 |
+2.6% | -$5.15 |
| 2014 | $28.40 | +1.9% | $33.46 |
+1.9% | -$5.05 |
| 2013 | $27.86 | +1.9% | $32.82 |
+1.9% | -$4.96 |
| 2012 | $27.32 | +2.0% | $32.19 |
+2.0% | -$4.86 |
| 2011 | $26.90 | +1.6% | $31.69 |
+1.6% | -$4.79 |
| 2010 | $26.42 | +1.8% | $31.13 |
+1.8% | -$4.70 |
| 2009 | $26.14 | +1.1% | $30.80 |
+1.1% | -$4.65 |
| 2008 | $25.36 | +3.1% | $29.88 |
+3.1% | -$4.51 |
| 2007 | $24.51 | +3.5% | $28.88 |
+3.5% | -$4.36 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $29.70 | | $22.30 |
| $7.40 |
| 2015 | $28.95 | +2.6% | $21.68 |
+2.9% | $7.27 |
| 2014 | $28.40 | +1.9% | $21.21 |
+2.2% | $7.19 |
| 2013 | $27.86 | +1.9% | $20.78 |
+2.1% | $7.08 |
| 2012 | $27.32 | +2.0% | $20.43 |
+1.7% | $6.89 |
| 2011 | $26.90 | +1.6% | $20.11 |
+1.6% | $6.79 |
| 2010 | $26.42 | +1.8% | $19.77 |
+1.7% | $6.65 |
| 2009 | $26.14 | +1.1% | $19.50 |
+1.4% | $6.64 |
| 2008 | $25.36 | +3.1% | $19.00 |
+2.6% | $6.36 |
| 2007 | $24.51 | +3.5% | $18.40 |
+3.3% | $6.12 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
