The average salary for a microbiologist in New Jersey is around $74,310 per year.
Avg Salary
Microbiologists earn an average yearly salary of $74,310.
Wages typically start from $48,870 and go up to $132,070.
6% above national average Updated in 2018
Microbiologist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Microbiologist salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Alaska | $68,840 |
Alabama | $52,140 |
Arkansas | $59,890 |
Arizona | $63,771 |
California | $105,330 |
Colorado | $63,040 |
Connecticut | $69,260 |
District of Columbia | $100,210 |
Delaware | $56,530 |
Florida | $62,800 |
Georgia | $92,470 |
Hawaii | $68,440 |
Iowa | $75,820 |
Idaho | $57,760 |
Illinois | $52,101 |
Indiana | $55,370 |
Kansas | $47,900 |
Kentucky | $55,940 |
Louisiana | $62,250 |
Massachusetts | $80,700 |
Maryland | $103,060 |
Maine | $54,070 |
Michigan | $56,460 |
Minnesota | $60,380 |
Missouri | $71,250 |
Mississippi | $63,740 |
Montana | $83,170 |
North Carolina | $61,330 |
Nebraska | $59,760 |
New Hampshire | $69,500 |
New Jersey | $74,310 |
New Mexico | $46,470 |
Nevada | $78,250 |
New York | $71,280 |
Ohio | $62,430 |
Oklahoma | $53,530 |
Oregon | $59,160 |
Pennsylvania | $74,780 |
Puerto Rico | $46,410 |
South Carolina | $50,910 |
South Dakota | $48,930 |
Tennessee | $58,690 |
Texas | $50,790 |
Utah | $57,980 |
Virginia | $92,420 |
Vermont | $56,560 |
Washington | $71,880 |
Wisconsin | $59,000 |
West Virginia | $38,140 |
How much does a Microbiologist earn?
Microbiologists normally require a Ph.D. to do research or teach at colleges and universities. However, undergraduate holders of microbiology degrees may still earn salaries in some entry-level positions.
How do microbiologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Microbiologists earn about the same as related careers in New Jersey. On average, they make less than epidemiologists but more than geneticists.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Epidemiologist salary | $102K |
Microbiologist salary | $74K |
Geneticist salary | $82K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)