QC Microbiology Salary in the United States

How much does a QC Microbiology make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a QC Microbiology in the United States is $48,166 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a QC Microbiology's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,008
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,805 to $54,364
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,834
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QC Microbiology Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $54,364 $4,530 $1,045 $26
Average $48,166 $4,014 $926 $23
25th Percentile $43,805 $3,650 $842 $21
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Key Factors That Influence QC Microbiology Salaries

A QC Microbiology'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 QC Microbiology Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a QC Microbiology'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): $47,710
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,763
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,311
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,987
  • Expert (over 8 years): $151,095
Levels Salary
QC Microb... Level QC Microbiology$47,710
Recruitin... Level QC Microbiology$78,763
Recruitin... Level QC Microbiology$100,311
Recruitin... Level QC Microbiology$115,987
Recruitin... Level QC Microbiology$151,095
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$100,311 2-4 yrs
$115,987 5-8 yrs
$151,095 > 8 yrs
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How Do QC Microbiology 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 QC Microbiologies. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,329.
  • California: $53,127.
  • Massachusetts: $52,419.

Top Paying Cities for QC Microbiologies

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: $60,752
  • San Francisco: $60,086
  • Oakland: $58,820

What Skills Can Increase a QC Microbiology's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 9.55% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 3.09% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
  • Administrative Management (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Designing and managing the whole structure of our business to ensure that the flow of information is effective and that resources are used efficiently.
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Scheduling 9.55%
Administrative Support 3.09%
Administrative Management 1.31%
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 a QC Microbiology's salary.
  • Data Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Talent Acquisition: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Integrity
 $56,354
17%
Insight
 $55,391
15%
Talent Acquisition
 $52,982
10%
Leadership
 $52,982
10%
Project Management
 $52,501
9%
Coordination
 $52,019
8%
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QC Microbiology Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a QC Microbiology'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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$43,805
Average $48,166/year
$54,364
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Average $4,014/month
$4,530
$842
Average $926/week
$1,045
$21
Average $23/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $54,364 $4,530 $1,045 $26
Average $48,166 $4,014 $926 $23
25th Percentile $43,805 $3,650 $842 $21

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Salary Trends for QC Microbiology

Salaries for a QC Microbiology can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,699 in 2023 to around $50,462 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of QC Microbiology salary trends, .

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