Microbiologists (19-1022)
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.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 26 | 25 | -3.85 | 0 | 2 | 2 | United States | 21700 | 22700 | 0.0 | 300 | 1700 | 2100 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities.
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 42.22 | 22.90 | 28.78 | 38.11 | 52.89 | 65.76 |
| Alaska | 33.65 | 27.45 | 29.28 | 31.13 | 36.39 | 41.54 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.