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Job outlook for microbiology laboratory managers in the United States
Are microbiology laboratory manager jobs in demand?
Yes, microbiology laboratory manager jobs are in demand. Microbiology laboratory manager demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Microbiology laboratory manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of microbiology laboratory manager jobs and the average microbiology laboratory manager salary over time.
Microbiology laboratory manager jobs over time
Microbiology laboratory manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 184 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 186 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 166 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 148 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 138 | 0.00% |
Average microbiology laboratory manager salary over time
Microbiology laboratory manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,179 | $45.28 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $88,144 | $42.38 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $84,566 | $40.66 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $81,227 | $39.05 | --0.7% |
| 2021 | $81,828 | $39.34 | --0.3% |
Microbiology laboratory manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of microbiology laboratory manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where microbiology laboratory managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for microbiology laboratory managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 123 | 14% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 76 | 12% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 141 | 11% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 328 | 10% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 73 | 10% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 600 | 9% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 63 | 9% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 459 | 8% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 58 | 8% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 547 | 7% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 462 | 7% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 389 | 7% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 127 | 7% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 90 | 7% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 75 | 7% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 40 | 7% |
| 17 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,237 | 6% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 724 | 6% |
| 19 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 192 | 6% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 188 | 6% |
Most common cities for microbiology laboratory managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond | 1 | 3% | $70,856 |
| 2 | Woburn | 1 | 3% | $86,913 |
| 3 | Columbus | 1 | 1% | $74,882 |
| 4 | Santa Clarita | 1 | 1% | $95,738 |
| 5 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $87,197 |
| 6 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $69,896 |
| 7 | Kansas City | 1 | 0% | $90,123 |