Junior Microbiologist Salary in Lake Charles, LA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Microbiologist in Lake Charles, LA is $50,268. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,718 to $57,270, with most professionals earning between $39,666 and $63,645.

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Average Salary Range for Junior Microbiologist in Lake Charles, LA

Average Base Salary

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50459
What is the average salary for Junior Microbiologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior Microbiologist in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Junior Microbiologist ranges from $44,718 to $57,270 with the average base salary of $50,268. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,740 to $58,590 with the average total cash compensation of $50,459.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $50,268 $44,718 - $57,270
Bonus $191 $22 - $1,320
Total Pay $50,459 $44,740 - $58,590
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Junior Microbiologist Salary Near Lake Charles, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,732 - $58,568 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,587 - $59,663 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,637 - $55,885 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,295 - $54,166 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,381 - $55,557 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,016 - $61,493 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
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About Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

Lake Charles, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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