Microbiologists

Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.

Wages for Microbiologists *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$29.82	$39.48	$54.79
Minnesota	$30.56	$37.40	$49.58
Southwest Minnesota	$22.24	$26.83	$30.30
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$30.84	$37.46	$49.79

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 330 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do Microbiologists most often work?

• Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers
• Educational Services
• Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

Current Demand

No data available.

 

Future Demand

This career is high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 328 new Microbiologists to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

Employment Outlook for Microbiologists

Area	Employment		Employment Change
	2020	2030	Number	Percent
U S	21,400	22,400	1,000	4.6%
Minnesota	354	369	15	4.2%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	338	351	13	3.8%

Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.