Quality Control Analyst Microbiology

Quality Control Analyst Microbiology Salary

$35K

$54.5K

$85.5K

$58,065

/year

$27.92

/hour

Quality Control Analyst Microbiology Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$58,065

Columbus

Ohio

$56,085

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    How much does a Quality Control Analyst Microbiology make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Quality Control Analyst Microbiology in the United States is $58,065 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $27.92 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,116/week or $4,838/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $85,500 and as low as $35,000, the majority of Quality Control Analyst Microbiology salaries currently range between $48,000 (25th percentile) to $64,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $79,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Quality Control Analyst Microbiology varies greatly (by as much as 16500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Quality Control Analyst Microbiology in your area makes on average $56,085 per year, or $1,980 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $58,065. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Quality Control Analyst Microbiology salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Quality Control Analyst Microbiology jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Quality Control Analyst Microbiology Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Quality Control Analyst Microbiology job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Bremerton, WA, close behind in the second and third positions. Bremerton, WA, beats the national average by $12,324 (21.2%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $13,965 (24.1%) above the $58,065 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Quality Control Analyst Microbiology appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Santa Clara, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Quality Control Analyst Microbiology role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $72,030

    $34.63

    Berkeley, CA

    $70,787

    $34.03

    Bremerton, WA

    $70,389

    $33.84

    Sitka, AK

    $69,950

    $33.63

    South San Francisco, CA

    $69,776

    $33.55

    Pennington County, SD

    $69,330

    $33.33

    Carpinteria, CA

    $68,661

    $33.01

    San Francisco, CA

    $68,411

    $32.89

    San Jose, CA

    $68,233

    $32.80

    Santa Clara, CA

    $68,194

    $32.79

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Quality Control Analyst Microbiology Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Quality Control Analyst Microbiology category.

    For example Asbestos Supervisor jobs pay as much as $54,288 (93.5%) more than the average Quality Control Analyst Microbiology salary of $58,065. If you're qualified, finding work as a Asbestos Supervisor may help you make more money than that of the average Quality Control Analyst Microbiology position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Asbestos Supervisor

    $112,353

    $54.02

    Bench Chemist

    $64,466

    $30.99

    Laboratory Support Technician

    $48,570

    $23.35

    Water Lab Technician

    $46,864

    $22.53

    Materials Testing

    $46,181

    $22.20

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    Infographic detailing Quality Control Analyst Microbiology salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $58,065 per year or $27.92 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.