The median annual wage for Microbiologists in North Carolina is $82,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $92,260.
Pay spans roughly $52,030 at the 10th percentile to $132,660 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.51 per hour. An estimated 1,320 people work as microbiologists in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $82,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $92,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.51 |
| 10th percentile | $52,030 |
| 90th percentile | $132,660 |
| Employment | 1,320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.