Asbestos PLM Microscopist Salary in the United States

How much does an Asbestos PLM Microscopist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Asbestos PLM Microscopist in the United States is $119,039 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, an Asbestos PLM Microscopist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,391
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,658 to $137,020
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,475
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Asbestos PLM Microscopist Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $137,020 $11,418 $2,635 $66
Average $119,039 $9,920 $2,289 $57
25th Percentile $105,658 $8,805 $2,032 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Asbestos PLM Microscopist Salaries

An Asbestos PLM Microscopist'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Asbestos PLM Microscopist 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 Asbestos PLM Microscopists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $131,800.
  • California: $131,300.
  • Massachusetts: $129,550.

Top Paying Cities for Asbestos PLM Microscopists

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:

  • San Jose: $150,144
  • San Francisco: $148,500
  • Oakland: $145,370

What Skills Can Increase an Asbestos PLM Microscopist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Alignment (Mentioned in 9.09% Job Postings): Ensuring one’s own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with the strategies, priorities, and goals of our business.
  • Pastoral Care (Mentioned in 18.18% Job Postings): Pastoral care is an ancient model of emotional and spiritual support that can be found in all cultures and traditions. The term is considered[by whom?] inclusive of distinctly non-religious forms of support as well as of those from religious communities. Humanist groups, which act on behalf of non-religious people, have developed pastoral care offerings in response to growing demand for the provision of like-minded support from populations undergoing rapid secularisation, such as the UK. Humanists UK for example manages the Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network, a network of trained and accredited volunteers who operate throughout prisons, hospitals, and universities in the UK. The terms pastoral care and pastoral support are preferred because these sound less religious than terms such as chaplaincy. Surveys have shown that more than two thirds of patients support non-religious pastoral care being available in British institutions. Similar offerings are available from humanist groups around Europe and North America.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 9.09% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Alignment 9.09%
Pastoral Care 18.18%
Administrative Support 9.09%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Asbestos PLM Microscopist's salary.
  • Delegating: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Team Building: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Delegating
$154,751
30%
Alignment
$141,656
19%
Team Building
$132,133
11%
Initiative
$128,562
8%
Crisis Management
$126,181
6%
Religious Services
$124,991
5%
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Asbestos PLM Microscopist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Asbestos PLM Microscopist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Asbestos PLM Microscopist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Asbestos PLM Microscopist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Asbestos PLM Microscopist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$142,847$69.020%

How Education impacts an Asbestos PLM Microscopist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Asbestos PLM Microscopists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Asbestos PLM Microscopist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $104,206 and $111,614).

Asbestos PLM Microscopist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Asbestos PLM Microscopist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.8%
High School 3.6%
Associates 3.6%
Bachelors 10.7%
Masters 73.2%
Doctorate 7.1%
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Asbestos PLM Microscopist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Asbestos PLM Microscopist'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Asbestos PLM Microscopist

Salaries for an Asbestos PLM Microscopist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $81,674 in 2023 to around $81,738 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Asbestos PLM Microscopist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Asbestos PLM Microscopist Over Time

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2023
$81,674
2024
$82,545
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$81,738
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2024 $82,545
2025 $81,738
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