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

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

How does experience change A Microbiologist's salary?

A Microbiologist's salary grows with experience: a Microbiologist I (0-2 years)earns $58,882, a Microbiologist II (2-4 years)earns $72,992, a Microbiologist (4-7 years)earns $83,291, a Microbiologist IV (7+ years)earns $93,740, a Microbiologist V (7-10 years)earns $134,189,

What are the highest paying states for a Microbiologist?

Microbiologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Microbiologist roles are District of Columbia $91,807, California $91,459, Massachusetts $90,240. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Microbiologist roles make?

Salaries for Microbiologist level roles vary by specialization: Microbiologist V: $133,872; Microbiologist, Specialist: $93,600; Microbiologist IV: $93,518; Microbiologist, Senior: $83,100; Microbiologist III: $83,094.

Microbiologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Microbiologist make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Microbiologist in Delaware is $83,971 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,652
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,261 to $93,226
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,241

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Microbiologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,226	$7,769	$1,793	$45
Average	$83,971	$6,998	$1,615	$40
25th Percentile	$76,261	$6,355	$1,467	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Microbiologist Salaries

A Microbiologist'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 Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Microbiologist'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-Level (less than 1 year): $58,882
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,992
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,291
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,740
Expert (over 8 years): $134,189

Levels	Salary
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$58,882
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$72,992
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$83,291
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$93,740
Microbiol... Level Microbiologist	$134,189

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How Do Microbiologist 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 Microbiologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,807.
California: $91,459.
Massachusetts: $90,240.

District of Columbia $91,807 California $91,459 Massachusetts $90,240 Washington $89,908 New Jersey $89,875 Alaska $89,759 Connecticut $88,615 New York $88,151

Hawaii $86,666 Rhode Island $85,970 Maryland $85,497 Minnesota $84,850 Colorado $84,602 Illinois $84,519 Oregon $84,204 Delaware $83,971

New Hampshire $83,826 Virginia $83,499 Pennsylvania $82,545 Nevada $82,064 North Dakota $81,907 Michigan $81,658 Wisconsin $81,567 Vermont $81,384

Texas $80,879 Maine $80,845 Arizona $80,796 Ohio $80,738 Georgia $79,975 Indiana $79,593 Wyoming $79,519 Utah $79,403

Iowa $79,353 Kansas $78,955 Louisiana $78,839 North Carolina $78,797 Missouri $78,781 Florida $78,457 Montana $78,283 Nebraska $78,117

Kentucky $78,026 South Carolina $77,695 Tennessee $77,487 Idaho $77,404 New Mexico $76,799 Oklahoma $76,666 Alabama $76,177 South Dakota $75,356

Arkansas $74,908 West Virginia $74,668 Mississippi $73,947

Top Paying Cities for Microbiologists

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:

Lincoln: $83,593
Little Creek: $84,205
Magnolia: $84,084

Lincoln, DE $83,593 Little Creek, DE $84,205 Magnolia, DE $84,084 Milford, DE $83,806 Marydel, DE $83,943 Millsboro, DE $83,243 Millville, DE $83,371 Milton, DE $83,515

Nassau, DE $83,576 Ocean View, DE $83,357 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,517 Seaford, DE $83,564 Selbyville, DE $83,219 Smyrna, DE $84,263 Viola, DE $83,875 Woodside, DE $84,101

Bear, DE $83,907 Newark, DE $83,875 Claymont, DE $84,047 Delaware City, DE $83,959 Hockessin, DE $83,868 Kirkwood, DE $83,943 Middletown, DE $83,976 Montchanin, DE $83,887

New Castle, DE $83,899 Odessa, DE $84,017 Port Penn, DE $84,073 Rockland, DE $83,895 Saint Georges, DE $83,949 Townsend, DE $84,078 Winterthur, DE $83,905 Lewes, DE $83,548

Wilmington, DE $83,872 Dover, DE $84,205 Dover Afb, DE $83,762 Bethany Beach, DE $83,269 Bethel, DE $83,355 Bridgeville, DE $83,552 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,968 Cheswold, DE $84,178

Clayton, DE $84,180 Dagsboro, DE $83,211 Delmar, DE $83,078 Ellendale, DE $83,330 Felton, DE $83,799 Fenwick Island, DE $83,229 Frankford, DE $83,084 Frederica, DE $83,882

Georgetown, DE $83,180 Greenwood, DE $83,565 Harbeson, DE $83,268 Harrington, DE $83,693 Hartly, DE $83,953 Houston, DE $83,573 Kenton, DE $84,185 Laurel, DE $83,130

Yorklyn, DE $83,893

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

Understanding how a Microbiologist'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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$76,261

Average $83,971/year

$93,226

$6,355

Average $6,998/month

$7,769

$1,467

Average $1,615/week

$1,793

$37

Average $40/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,226	$7,769	$1,793	$45
Average	$83,971	$6,998	$1,615	$40
25th Percentile	$76,261	$6,355	$1,467	$37

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