What are the main factors that influence a Microbiologist, Senior's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Microbiologist, Senior?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Microbiologist, Senior roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Microbiologist, Senior's salary?

A Microbiologist, Senior's salary grows with experience: an Entry Microbiologist (0-2 years)earns $56,332, a Microbiologist, Experienced (2-4 years)earns $69,849, a Microbiologist, Senior (4-7 years)earns $79,683, a Microbiologist, Specialist (7+ years)earns $89,662, a Microbiologist, Lead/Master (7-10 years)earns $128,376,

What are the highest paying states for a Microbiologist, Senior?

Microbiologist, Senior salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Microbiologist, Senior roles are District of Columbia $92,000, California $91,700, Massachusetts $90,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Microbiologist, Senior roles make?

Salaries for Microbiologist, Senior level roles vary by specialization: Microbiologist V: $133,864; Microbiologist, Specialist: $93,500; Microbiologist IV: $93,495; Microbiologist III: $83,090; Microbiologist: $82,916.

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Microbiologist, Senior Salary in Wyoming

How much does a Microbiologist, Senior make in Wyoming?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Microbiologist, Senior in Wyoming is $79,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Microbiologist, Senior's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,512
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,300 to $88,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,563

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Microbiologist, Senior Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,500	$7,375	$1,702	$43
Average	$79,700	$6,642	$1,533	$38
25th Percentile	$72,300	$6,025	$1,390	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Microbiologist, Senior Salaries

A Microbiologist, Senior's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Microbiologist, Senior Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Microbiologist, Senior's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry Microbiologist (0-2 years): $56,332
Microbiologist, Experienced (2-4 years): $69,849
Microbiologist, Senior (4-7 years): $79,683
Microbiologist, Specialist (7+ years): $89,662
Microbiologist, Lead/Master (7-10 years): $128,376

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Microbiologist	0-2 years	$56,332
Microbiologist, Experienced	2-4 years	$69,849
Microbiologist, Senior	4-7 years	$79,683
Microbiologist, Specialist	7+ years	$89,662
Microbiologist, Lead/Master	7-10 years	$128,376

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How Do Microbiologist, Senior Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Microbiologist, Seniors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,000.
California: $91,700.
Massachusetts: $90,500.

District of Columbia $92,000 California $91,700 Massachusetts $90,500 Washington $90,100 New Jersey $90,100 Alaska $90,000 Connecticut $88,800 New York $88,400

Hawaii $86,900 Rhode Island $86,200 Maryland $85,700 Minnesota $85,100 Colorado $84,800 Illinois $84,700 Oregon $84,400 Delaware $84,200

New Hampshire $84,000 Virginia $83,700 Pennsylvania $82,800 Nevada $82,300 North Dakota $82,100 Michigan $81,900 Wisconsin $81,800 Vermont $81,600

Maine $81,100 Texas $81,100 Arizona $81,000 Ohio $81,000 Georgia $80,200 Indiana $79,800 Wyoming $79,700 Utah $79,600

Iowa $79,600 Kansas $79,200 Louisiana $79,100 Missouri $79,000 North Carolina $79,000 Florida $78,700 Montana $78,500 Nebraska $78,300

Kentucky $78,200 South Carolina $77,900 Tennessee $77,700 Idaho $77,600 New Mexico $77,000 Oklahoma $76,900 Alabama $76,400 South Dakota $75,600

Arkansas $75,100 West Virginia $74,900 Mississippi $74,100

Top Paying Cities for Microbiologist, Seniors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Medicine Bow: $81,100
Saratoga: $81,300
Savery: $81,300

Medicine Bow, WY $81,100 Saratoga, WY $81,300 Savery, WY $81,300 Sinclair, WY $81,200 Walcott, WY $81,100 Wamsutter, WY $81,100 Worland, WY $81,300 Basin, WY $81,300

Burlington, WY $81,300 Byron, WY $81,300 Cody, WY $81,100 Cowley, WY $81,200 Deaver, WY $81,100 Emblem, WY $81,300 Frannie, WY $81,200 Greybull, WY $81,300

Hyattville, WY $81,200 Kirby, WY $81,400 Lovell, WY $81,200 Manderson, WY $81,200 Meeteetse, WY $81,200 Otto, WY $81,200 Powell, WY $81,200 Ralston, WY $81,500

Shell, WY $81,100 Ten Sleep, WY $81,100 Thermopolis, WY $81,300 Wapiti, WY $81,100 Riverton, WY $81,400 Arapahoe, WY $81,400 Crowheart, WY $81,100 Dubois, WY $81,200

Fort Washakie, WY $81,400 Hudson, WY $81,500 Kinnear, WY $81,200 Lander, WY $81,400 Pavillion, WY $81,300 Saint Stephens, WY $81,400 Casper, WY $79,400 Shirley Basin, WY $80,300

Alcova, WY $80,700 Arminto, WY $80,900 Douglas, WY $81,000 Edgerton, WY $80,900 Evansville, WY $79,400 Glenrock, WY $79,700 Hiland, WY $80,900 Kaycee, WY $81,100

Linch, WY $81,100 Lysite, WY $81,000 Midwest, WY $80,800 Mills, WY $79,400 Natrona, WY $79,700 Powder River, WY $80,200 Shoshoni, WY $81,200 Newcastle, WY $80,800

Aladdin, WY $80,700 Alva, WY $80,800 Beulah, WY $80,800 Devils Tower, WY $81,000 Four Corners, WY $80,100 Gillette, WY $81,200 Hulett, WY $80,900 Moorcroft, WY $81,100

Osage, WY $80,800 Recluse, WY $80,900 Rozet, WY $81,200 Sundance, WY $81,000 Upton, WY $81,000 Weston, WY $80,900 Wright, WY $81,300 Sheridan, WY $81,300

Arvada, WY $80,900 Banner, WY $81,200 Big Horn, WY $81,200 Buffalo, WY $81,200 Clearmont, WY $81,000 Dayton, WY $81,100 Leiter, WY $81,000 Parkman, WY $81,000

Ranchester, WY $81,200 Saddlestring, WY $81,200 Story, WY $81,400 Wolf, WY $81,100 Wyarno, WY $81,000 Rock Springs, WY $81,400 Bondurant, WY $81,200 Boulder, WY $81,200

Cora, WY $81,100 Evanston, WY $81,200 Farson, WY $81,300 Fort Bridger, WY $81,300 Granger, WY $81,400 Green River, WY $81,500 Lonetree, WY $81,000 Lyman, WY $81,400

Mc Kinnon, WY $81,100 Mountain View, WY $81,400 Pinedale, WY $81,400 Point Of Rocks, WY $81,300 Reliance, WY $81,300 Robertson, WY $81,100 Superior, WY $81,200 Jackson, WY $80,900

Kelly, WY $80,900 Moose, WY $80,900 Moran, WY $80,600 Wilson, WY $80,900 Teton Village, WY $80,900 Kemmerer, WY $81,000 Afton, WY $81,200 Auburn, WY $81,000

Bedford, WY $80,800 Big Piney, WY $81,200 Cokeville, WY $80,800 Daniel, WY $81,100 Diamondville, WY $81,500 Etna, WY $80,500 Fairview, WY $81,100 Freedom, WY $80,300

Frontier, WY $81,200 Grover, WY $81,000 La Barge, WY $81,300 Opal, WY $81,200 Smoot, WY $81,200 Thayne, WY $80,700 Alpine, WY $80,500 Alta, WY $79,900

Yoder, WY $81,000 Rawlins, WY $81,300 Jeffrey City, WY $81,100 Baggs, WY $81,500 Bairoil, WY $81,300 Dixon, WY $81,600 Elk Mountain, WY $81,000 Encampment, WY $81,300

Hanna, WY $81,100 Little America, WY $81,400 Cheyenne, WY $79,800 Fe Warren Afb, WY $79,800 Albin, WY $80,800 Bosler, WY $78,000 Buford, WY $80,000 Burns, WY $80,600

Carpenter, WY $80,600 Centennial, WY $79,600 Garrett, WY $80,900 Granite Canon, WY $80,400 Hillsdale, WY $80,300 Horse Creek, WY $79,400 Jelm, WY $81,400 Laramie, WY $78,000

Meriden, WY $80,600 Pine Bluffs, WY $81,000 Rock River, WY $79,000 Tie Siding, WY $80,100 Yellowstone National Park, WY $80,600 Wheatland, WY $81,000 Chugwater, WY $80,800 Fort Laramie, WY $81,000

Glendo, WY $81,100 Guernsey, WY $81,300 Hartville, WY $81,100 Hawk Springs, WY $80,900 Huntley, WY $81,000 Jay Em, WY $80,900 Lagrange, WY $80,900 Lance Creek, WY $80,900

Lingle, WY $81,100 Lost Springs, WY $80,900 Lusk, WY $80,900 Manville, WY $81,000 Shawnee, WY $80,900 Torrington, WY $81,100 Van Tassell, WY $80,900 Veteran, WY $81,100

Microbiologist, Senior Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Microbiologist, Senior salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $90,012. While startup companies pay approximate $76,329.

Microbiologist, Senior Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$76,329
Growth Stage	51~500	$80,677
Established	501~5000	$86,970
Enterprise	5000+	$90,012

Microbiologist, Senior Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Microbiologist, Senior roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Microbiologist, Senior positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Microbiologist, Senior as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Microbiologist, Senior

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$95,640	$46.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$91,655	$44.0	15%
Healthcare	$87,670	$42.0	10%
Chemicals	$83,685	$40.0	5%

Microbiologist, Senior Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Microbiologist, Senior's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$72,300

Average $79,700/year

$88,500

$6,025

Average $6,642/month

$7,375

$1,390

Average $1,533/week

$1,702

$35

Average $38/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,500	$7,375	$1,702	$43
Average	$79,700	$6,642	$1,533	$38
25th Percentile	$72,300	$6,025	$1,390	$35

Microbiologist, Senior Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Microbiologist, Senior, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Microbiologist, Senior Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Specialist Biologist	$116,000	46%
Mine Geologist IV	$104,700	31%
Specialist Geophysicist	$149,900	88%
Hydrogeologist IV	$136,800	72%

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