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Microbiologists in The United States
(Microbiólogos)
Microbiologists -- Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 19-1022.00 |
| Career Interests | IR |
| Minimum education required | (Bachelor) Bachelor's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.46 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 21,700 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 22,700 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 2,100 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $43,500 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $82,760 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $133,280 |
| Career Cluster | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas) |
| Major Occupational Group | Life, Physical, and Social Science |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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