Microbiologists Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$74,350
National Median
$87,330
Employment
840
Entry Level (10th)
$51,430
Top Earners (90th)
$123,480
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $12,980 less than the national median for microbiologistss.
There are 0.139 microbiologists jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 1.08).
Other States for Microbiologists
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $126,260 | 2,110 |
| California | $107,380 | 2,510 |
| Maryland | $101,060 | 2,040 |
| Georgia | $97,090 | 990 |
| Maine | $94,920 | 60 |
| Oregon | $89,220 | 160 |
| Montana | $88,770 | 110 |
| Virginia | $88,080 | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $86,380 | 170 |
| New York | $85,850 | 1,090 |
| Minnesota | $85,340 | 430 |
| North Carolina | $82,170 | 1,320 |
| Connecticut | $82,080 | 290 |
| New Jersey | $82,070 | 1,080 |
| Indiana | $80,110 | 230 |
| South Dakota | $77,730 | 130 |
| Washington | $77,130 | 350 |
| Alaska | $76,900 | 40 |
| Iowa | $76,490 | 160 |
| Ohio | $75,940 | 530 |