What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Microbiologist's salary?

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

How does experience change An Entry Level Microbiologist's salary?

An Entry Level Microbiologist's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Microbiologist (0-2 years)earns $59,432, a Microbiologist II (2-4 years)earns $73,662, a Microbiologist III (4-7 years)earns $84,067, a Microbiologist IV (7+ years)earns $94,623, a Microbiologist V (7-10 years)earns $135,441,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Microbiologist?

Entry Level Microbiologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Microbiologist roles are District of Columbia $64,440, California $64,195, Massachusetts $63,340. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Microbiologist roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Microbiologist level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Actuary: $80,901; Entry Level Auditor: $67,701; Entry Level LPN: $65,838; Entry Level Animator: $63,503; Entry Level Copywriter: $63,501.

Entry Level Microbiologist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Microbiologist make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Microbiologist in Delaware is $58,940 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,744
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,858 to $64,072
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,410

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Entry Level Microbiologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,072	$5,339	$1,232	$31
Average	$58,940	$4,912	$1,133	$28
25th Percentile	$51,858	$4,321	$997	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Microbiologist Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Entry Level Microbiologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $59,432
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,662
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,067
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,623
Expert (over 8 years): $135,441

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$59,432
Microbiol... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$73,662
Microbiol... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$84,067
Microbiol... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$94,623
Microbiol... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$135,441

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

District of Columbia: $64,440.
California: $64,195.
Massachusetts: $63,340.

District of Columbia $64,440 California $64,195 Massachusetts $63,340 Washington $63,107 New Jersey $63,084 Alaska $63,002 Connecticut $62,199 New York $61,873

Hawaii $60,831 Rhode Island $60,342 Maryland $60,011 Minnesota $59,557 Colorado $59,382 Illinois $59,324 Oregon $59,103 Delaware $58,940

New Hampshire $58,837 Virginia $58,608 Pennsylvania $57,939 Nevada $57,601 North Dakota $57,491 Michigan $57,316 Wisconsin $57,252 Vermont $57,124

Texas $56,769 Maine $56,746 Arizona $56,711 Ohio $56,670 Georgia $56,134 Indiana $55,867 Wyoming $55,814 Utah $55,733

Iowa $55,698 Kansas $55,419 Louisiana $55,337 North Carolina $55,308 Missouri $55,296 Florida $55,069 Montana $54,947 Nebraska $54,831

Kentucky $54,767 South Carolina $54,534 Tennessee $54,388 Idaho $54,330 New Mexico $53,905 Oklahoma $53,812 Alabama $53,469 South Dakota $52,893

Arkansas $52,578 West Virginia $52,410 Mississippi $51,903

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $58,674
Little Creek: $59,104
Magnolia: $59,019

Lincoln, DE $58,674 Little Creek, DE $59,104 Magnolia, DE $59,019 Milford, DE $58,823 Marydel, DE $58,920 Millsboro, DE $58,428 Millville, DE $58,518 Milton, DE $58,620

Nassau, DE $58,662 Ocean View, DE $58,508 Rehoboth Beach, DE $58,621 Seaford, DE $58,654 Selbyville, DE $58,411 Smyrna, DE $59,145 Viola, DE $58,872 Woodside, DE $59,031

Bear, DE $58,894 Newark, DE $58,872 Claymont, DE $58,993 Delaware City, DE $58,931 Hockessin, DE $58,867 Kirkwood, DE $58,920 Middletown, DE $58,943 Montchanin, DE $58,880

New Castle, DE $58,889 Odessa, DE $58,972 Port Penn, DE $59,011 Rockland, DE $58,886 Saint Georges, DE $58,924 Townsend, DE $59,015 Winterthur, DE $58,893 Lewes, DE $58,642

Wilmington, DE $58,870 Dover, DE $59,104 Dover Afb, DE $58,793 Bethany Beach, DE $58,447 Bethel, DE $58,507 Bridgeville, DE $58,645 Camden Wyoming, DE $58,937 Cheswold, DE $59,085

Clayton, DE $59,086 Dagsboro, DE $58,406 Delmar, DE $58,312 Ellendale, DE $58,489 Felton, DE $58,819 Fenwick Island, DE $58,419 Frankford, DE $58,317 Frederica, DE $58,877

Georgetown, DE $58,384 Greenwood, DE $58,655 Harbeson, DE $58,446 Harrington, DE $58,744 Hartly, DE $58,927 Houston, DE $58,660 Kenton, DE $59,089 Laurel, DE $58,349

Yorklyn, DE $58,884

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

Understanding how an Entry Level 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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$51,858

Average $58,940/year

$64,072

$4,321

Average $4,912/month

$5,339

$997

Average $1,133/week

$1,232

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,072	$5,339	$1,232	$31
Average	$58,940	$4,912	$1,133	$28
25th Percentile	$51,858	$4,321	$997	$25

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