How much does a Microbiology Lab Technician make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Microbiology Lab Technician in the United States is $73,389. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,615 to $80,655, with most professionals earning between $60,449 and $87,270.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Microbiology Lab Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Microbiology Lab Technician Salary $60,449 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Microbiology Lab Technician Salary $66,615 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Microbiology Lab Technician Salary $73,389 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Microbiology Lab Technician Salary $80,655 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Microbiology Lab Technician Salary $87,270 US April 01, 2025
25% $66,615 10% $60,449 90% $87,270 75% $80,655 $73,389 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Skills associated with Microbiology Lab Technician: Maintenance, Microbiology

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