Microbiologists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$87,330
↑ 33.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Microbiologists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Microbiologists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 33.9% since 2011 ($65,230 → $87,330)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $87,330
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 11.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,330 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $85,470 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $81,990 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $79,260 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | $84,400 | +11.6% |
| 2019 | $75,650 | +5.6% |
| 2018 | $71,650 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | $69,960 | +4.7% |
| 2016 | $66,850 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | $67,550 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | $67,790 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | $67,840 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | $66,260 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | $65,230 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.