Research Microbiologist Salary in Yakima, WA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Microbiologist in Yakima, WA is $81,458. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,934 to $95,311, with most professionals earning between $63,263 and $107,923.

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Recommend ideas to develop or enhance analytical procedures to improve quality and/or efficiency or research processes.

December 12, 2022

Graduate study in related fields such as experimental pathology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, biochemistry, animal or plant physiology, genetics, plant pathology, and insect disease control, may also be pertinent, provided it has.

January 16, 2023

Provide interpretation of results as pertains to the objective of the study.

February 25, 2023

Graduates of foreign veterinary medical programs must also provide proof of proficiency in the English language by successfully completing one of the nationally and internationally recognized examinations that incorporate assessments of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

February 26, 2023

Manage an established research program in one of the Unit's core disciplines that addresses the development of tools to predict and respond to new and emerging vector-borne and zoonotic diseases.

March 01, 2023

Arrange and document work schedules with Operations Supervisor and Operations Manager for departmental personnel to ensure that analyses within contract research projects are accurately completed to maintain effective and efficient operations.

March 07, 2023

Plan and conduct personal research on gut microbiology with special emphasis on the dietary responsiveness of the human intestinal microbiota.

March 22, 2023

Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.

May 05, 2023

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary Research Unit comprised of PhD scientists, including personnel, equipment and fiscal resources following agency's mission and scientific procedures, requirements and protocols.

May 10, 2023

Develop collaborations and communicate technical information on livestock arthropod vectors and/or arthropod-transmitted pathogens with government officials, scientific, academic, national/international organizations, and diverse community groups.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Microbiologist in Yakima, WA

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What is the average salary for Research Microbiologist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Microbiologist in Yakima, WA. The base salary for Research Microbiologist ranges from $71,934 to $95,311 with the average base salary of $81,458. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,251 to $96,821 with the average total cash compensation of $82,738.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$81,458	$71,934 - $95,311
Bonus	$1,280	$317 - $1,510
Total Pay	$82,738	$72,251 - $96,821

* 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.

Research Microbiologist Salary Near Yakima, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Richland, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,404 - $99,908	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Kennewick, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,847 - $100,495	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Pasco, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,225 - $99,671	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,371 - $102,514	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,371 - $102,514	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Tacoma, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,371 - $102,514	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA

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About Yakima, Washington

Yakima (/ˈjækɪmɑː/ or /ˈjækɪmə/) is a city in and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, and the state's eleventh-largest city by population. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 91,067 and a metropolitan population of 243,231. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima. Yakima is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. It is situated in the Yakima Valley, a productive agricultural region noted for apple, wine and hop production. As of 2011, the Yakima Valley produc...

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