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 $60,846, a Microbiologist II (2-4 years)earns $75,415, a Microbiologist III (4-7 years)earns $86,068, a Microbiologist IV (7+ years)earns $96,875, a Microbiologist V (7-10 years)earns $138,664,

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 Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Microbiologist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Microbiologist in Rhode Island is $60,342 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,380
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,092 to $65,596
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,491

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Entry Level Microbiologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,596	$5,466	$1,261	$32
Average	$60,342	$5,029	$1,160	$29
25th Percentile	$53,092	$4,424	$1,021	$26

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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): $60,846
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,415
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,068
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,875
Expert (over 8 years): $138,664

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$60,846
Microbiol... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$75,415
Microbiol... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$86,068
Microbiol... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$96,875
Microbiol... Level Entry Level Microbiologist	$138,664

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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:

Adamsville: $61,097
Albion: $60,580
Ashaway: $60,981

Adamsville, RI $61,097 Albion, RI $60,580 Ashaway, RI $60,981 Barrington, RI $60,421 Block Island, RI $60,757 Bradford, RI $60,944 Bristol, RI $60,654 Carolina, RI $60,843

Charlestown, RI $60,866 Chepachet, RI $60,745 Clayville, RI $60,575 Coventry, RI $60,578 West Greenwich, RI $60,745 East Greenwich, RI $60,537 Exeter, RI $60,728 Fiskeville, RI $60,420

Forestdale, RI $60,885 Foster, RI $60,713 Glendale, RI $60,890 Greene, RI $60,792 Greenville, RI $60,443 Harmony, RI $60,521 Harrisville, RI $60,864 Hope, RI $60,458

Hope Valley, RI $60,927 Hopkinton, RI $61,008 Jamestown, RI $60,804 Kenyon, RI $60,836 Little Compton, RI $61,087 Manville, RI $60,660 Mapleville, RI $60,756 Newport, RI $60,865

Middletown, RI $60,892 North Kingstown, RI $60,642 North Scituate, RI $60,522 Oakland, RI $60,822 Pascoag, RI $60,904 Pawtucket, RI $60,331 Central Falls, RI $60,358 Cumberland, RI $60,700

Lincoln, RI $60,418 Portsmouth, RI $60,859 Prudence Island, RI $60,733 Rockville, RI $60,998 Saunderstown, RI $60,767 Shannock, RI $60,839 Slatersville, RI $60,886 Slocum, RI $60,766

Tiverton, RI $61,044 Wakefield, RI $60,819 Kingston, RI $60,796 Narragansett, RI $60,836 Peace Dale, RI $60,811 Warren, RI $60,577 Warwick, RI $60,408 Westerly, RI $60,995

West Kingston, RI $60,815 West Warwick, RI $60,482 Wood River Junction, RI $60,902 Woonsocket, RI $60,889 North Smithfield, RI $60,750 Wyoming, RI $60,839 Providence, RI $60,313 Cranston, RI $60,321

North Providence, RI $60,328 East Providence, RI $60,317 Riverside, RI $60,337 Rumford, RI $60,328 Smithfield, RI $60,450 Johnston, RI $60,349

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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$53,092

Average $60,342/year

$65,596

$4,424

Average $5,029/month

$5,466

$1,021

Average $1,160/week

$1,261

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,596	$5,466	$1,261	$32
Average	$60,342	$5,029	$1,160	$29
25th Percentile	$53,092	$4,424	$1,021	$26

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