Microbiologists (19-1022) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment		10
Mean wage		$41.72
Entry wage		$28.86
10th percentile wage		$27.36
50th percentile wage		$43.47
90th percentile wage		$58.07

Microbiologists (19-1022)

Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$43.47		$37.13		$6.34
2019	$42.09	+3.3%	$35.95	+3.3%	$6.14
2018	$40.98	+2.7%	$35.01	+2.7%	$5.98
2017	$40.04	+2.4%	$34.20	+2.4%	$5.84
2016	$39.41	+1.6%	$33.66	+1.6%	$5.75
2015	$38.65	+2.0%	$33.02	+2.0%	$5.64
2014	$37.93	+1.9%	$32.40	+1.9%	$5.53
2013	$37.21	+1.9%	$31.78	+1.9%	$5.43
2012	$36.48	+2.0%	$31.16	+2.0%	$5.32
2011	$35.92	+1.6%	$30.68	+1.6%	$5.24
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$43.47		$24.42		$19.05
2019	$42.09	+3.3%	$23.43	+4.2%	$18.66
2018	$40.98	+2.7%	$22.72	+3.1%	$18.27
2017	$40.04	+2.4%	$22.11	+2.8%	$17.93
2016	$39.41	+1.6%	$21.60	+2.3%	$17.81
2015	$38.65	+2.0%	$21.15	+2.1%	$17.50
2014	$37.93	+1.9%	$20.70	+2.2%	$17.23
2013	$37.21	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.1%	$16.93
2012	$36.48	+2.0%	$19.93	+1.7%	$16.55
2011	$35.92	+1.6%	$19.62	+1.6%	$16.30

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$43.47	10
South Central	$36.71
Eastern	$30.55	30

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern	$30.55	30
North Central	$43.47	10
South Central	$36.71


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