Microbiologists Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #8 of 42 · NC
2.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $95,490 ≈ $46/hr
Median annual salary $85,860
Employment 1,050
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $57,710P25 $66,630 Median $85,860P75 $111,200P90 $138,600
About 80% of microbiologistss in North Carolina earn between $57,710 and $138,600. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean microbiologists salary in North Carolina is $95,490, about 2.2% below the U.S. average ($97,600). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $85,860 | $101,980 | 400 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $85,470 | $92,820 | 80 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $85,010 | $94,150 | 330 |
| Wilmington, NC | $80,470 | $94,920 | — |