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Professor of Microbiology

Average Professor of Microbiology Salary

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$73,524
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$50k
MEDIAN
$74k
90%
$128k

The average salary for a Professor of Microbiology is $73,524 in 2025

Base Salary
$50k - $128k
Bonus
$797 - $30k
Profit Sharing
$507 - $30k
Commission
$5k - $15k
Total Pay
$50k - $132k
Based on 5,596 salary profiles (last updated Mar 03 2021)
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Common Health Benefits for a Professor of Microbiology

Medical
93%
Dental
75%
Vision
65%
None
7%

Gender Breakdown for Professor of Microbiologies

Female
52.3%
Male
47.3%
Prefer to self-define
0.4%
This data is based on 2,118 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Professor of Microbiologies

What is the highest pay for Professor of Microbiologies?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Professor of Microbiology is $128k / year

What is the lowest pay for Professor of Microbiologies?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Professor of Microbiology is $50k / year

How can Professor of Microbiologies increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Professor of Microbiology is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Professor of Microbiology that oversees more junior Professor of Microbiologies, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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