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Public Health Microbiologist in CA (2008)

Kern County: $68,424 - $83,532

San Luis Obispo County: $52,836 - $71,004

Sacramento: $52,554 - $63,893

Contra Costa County: $58,032 - $74,124

San Francisco: $68,148 - $82,860

San Jose: $67,104 - $81,552

Marin County: $65,520 - $78,648

Los Angeles: $54,252 - $69,240

Ventura County: $47,964 - 67,260

San Bernardino County: $49,500 - 63,216

Federal Government (2008)

$44,928 - $84,708

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Median annual earnings of microbiologists were 57,980 in 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $43,850 and $80,550. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,460, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $108,270.

The range is actually quite large so you would need to take into account your location. For instance, a Microbiologist would earn more in New York vs Kansas City simply because the cost of living is higher in New York.

Simplyhired.com, job listing site, estimated the average Microbiologist salary at $59,000 based on job postings in 2008.

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