Microbiologist

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AVG. SALARY

$65,070

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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North Dakota Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$65,070

Entry Annual Wage

$48,600

Experienced Annual Wage

$81,280

Average Hourly Wage

$31.29

Entry Hourly Wage

$23.36

Experienced Hourly Wage

$39.08

Median Hourly Wage

$29.53

North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 0%
Job Openings 2 estimated annual job openings
Employment 40 were employed in this occupation
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS611300) (70%)
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS622100) (12.5%)
  • Scientific research and development services (NAICS541700) (5%)
  • Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing (NAICS311300) (2.5%)

North Dakota's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 5 21 0% 1 1
Region 7 15 0% 1 1

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$95,200

Average Hourly Wage

$45.77

Average Annual Range

$51,220 to $150,650

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook increasing
  The employment change from 2023 to 2033 is estimated to be +7%.
(The National average for all occupations is +4%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2023 and 2033.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,724 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 23,200 workers in 2023.
(The National average for all occupations is 150,944 workers)
Growth Faster than average growth
  Microbiologists are expected to be needed to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies develop new drugs that are produced with the aid of microorganisms. In addition, demand for biofuels production is expected to increase the need for microbiologists to conduct advanced research and development in these areas. Efforts to discover new and improved ways to preserve the environment and safeguard public health also are expected to support demand for these workers. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (39.2%)
  • Scientific research and development services (NAICS541700) (29.5%)
  • Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS541710) (29.5%)
  • Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (20.8%)
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS325000) (15.7%)
  • Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing (NAICS325400) (14.5%)
  • Federal government (NAICS910000) (9.2%)
  • Architectural, engineering, and related services (NAICS541300) (8.4%)
  • Testing laboratories (NAICS541380) (8.2%)
  • Educational services (NAICS610000) (6.1%)