The salary statistics and trend of microbiologists in the industry of soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation 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 | $39,650 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,390 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,610 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $111,500 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for microbiologists in the industry of soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation 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 $111,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,610. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent microbiologists is $39,650.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of microbiologists in the industry of Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $61,610 | 5.15% | -8.63% |
| 2015 | $58,440 | -3.58% | - |
| 2014 | $60,530 | -4.13% | - |
| 2013 | $63,030 | -6.19% | - |
| 2012 | $66,930 | - | - |
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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | |
| Beverage Manufacturing | |
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