Occupation Salary Profile

Microbiologists

SOC Code: 19-1022

Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.

National Median (BLS)
$93,690
▲ +8.54% Nominal +5.11% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$74,950
▲ +2.95% Nominal ▼ -0.17% Real
Average Base Salary
$95,470
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
840
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Microbiologists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $63,240
25th Percentile $75,180
National Median (50th Percentile) $93,690
75th Percentile $114,680
90th Percentile $128,540
P10: $63,240 P50 (Median): $93,690 P90: $128,540
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 309 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $74,950
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +2.95%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -0.17%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $60,000
25th Percentile $64,688
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $74,950
75th Percentile $88,900
90th Percentile $115,000
H-1B P10: $60,000 H-1B P50: $74,950 H-1B P90: $115,000
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Microbiologists roles ($74,950) is -20% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($93,690).