Junior Microbiologist Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Junior Microbiologist make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Microbiologist in Washington, DC is $60,091. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,457 to $68,462, with most professionals earning between $47,417 and $76,082.

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Average Salary Range for Junior Microbiologist in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Junior Microbiologist ranges from $53,457 to $68,462 with the average base salary of $60,091. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,483 to $70,040 with the average total cash compensation of $60,320.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $60,091 $53,457 - $68,462
Bonus $228 $26 - $1,578
Total Pay $60,320 $53,483 - $70,040
* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,457 - $68,462 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,457 - $68,462 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,457 - $68,462 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,346 - $68,319 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,457 - $68,462 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,457 - $68,462 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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