There are currently an estimated 20,700 microbiologists in the United States. The microbiologist job market is expected to grow by 4.1% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are microbiologists?
CareerExplorer rates microbiologists with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 900 microbiologists.
What’s the supply of microbiologists?
The microbiologist industry is concentrated in California, Massachusetts, Maryland
Microbiologist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Microbiologists |
|---|---|
| California | 2,600 |
| Massachusetts | 1,960 |
| Maryland | 1,590 |
| Illinois | 1,470 |
| North Carolina | 1,050 |
| New York | 1,050 |
| Texas | 920 |
| Georgia | 880 |
| New Jersey | 790 |
| Pennsylvania | 670 |
| Ohio | 530 |
| Wisconsin | 420 |
| Colorado | 370 |
| Michigan | 370 |
| Washington | 340 |
| Minnesota | 290 |
| Virginia | 280 |
| Florida | 270 |
| Tennessee | 210 |
| Delaware | 190 |
| Iowa | 180 |
| Connecticut | 180 |
| New Hampshire | 170 |
| Oregon | 170 |
| Indiana | 150 |
| Arkansas | 140 |
| Missouri | 140 |
| Utah | 120 |
| Kansas | 120 |
| Nevada | 110 |
| Alabama | 110 |
| South Carolina | 100 |
| Nebraska | 90 |
| Montana | 80 |
| South Dakota | 80 |
| Kentucky | 80 |
| Arizona | 80 |
| Idaho | 70 |
| Hawaii | 60 |
| West Virginia | 40 |
| Maine | 30 |
| Alaska | 30 |