The salary statistics and trend of microbiologists in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare microbiologists salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,670 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,410 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,650 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,930 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $115,700 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for microbiologists in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) microbiologists is $115,700. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,650. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent microbiologists is $38,670.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of microbiologists in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $60,650 | 0.54% | -12.30% |
| 2015 | $60,320 | -12.30% | - |
| 2014 | $67,740 | -1.06% | - |
| 2013 | $68,460 | 0.51% | - |
| 2012 | $68,110 | - | - |
The average salaries of microbiologists in seven industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of microbiologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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