Potential salary matters only as much as it matters to you.
After graduation, microbiology graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $89,725, while the bottom 20% make closer to $37,608. The median grad salary is $58,089.
Microbiology graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology is $31,195, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $46,223.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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