Microbiologists in California
SOC 19-1022 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
2,600Jobs in California
$114,790Mean annual wage
3rd of 42Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,440 | $30.02 |
| 25th percentile | $80,060 | $38.49 |
| Median (50th) | $108,530 | $52.18 |
| 75th percentile | $141,360 | $67.96 |
| 90th percentile | $183,420 | $88.18 |
| Mean | $114,790 | $55.19 |
Across 42 states with a published mean, the highest are Massachusetts ($119,700), Maryland ($114,990), California ($114,790); the lowest are Mississippi ($67,720), Alabama ($69,120), West Virginia ($70,360). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,600 | $114,790 | $108,530 |
| Arizona | 80 | $72,040 | $69,880 |
| Nevada | 110 | $85,220 | $64,490 |
| Oregon | 170 | $97,510 | $89,220 |