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10 of the Most Popular Types of Microbiologist Jobs in 2026
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To become a microbiologist, you must earn a bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a related field. Research experience or an internship during college are highly valuable and recommended. You can also become certified by the American College of Microbiology by passing an exam as well as submitting work and educational achievements. If you wish to conduct research or work in a university setting, you must obtain a doctorate in microbiology.
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Top Types Of Microbiologist Jobs

Sterilization Microbiologist
Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000
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Microbiology No Experience
Salary range: $36,000 - $49,500
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Food Microbiologist
Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000
Food Microbiologist is a common job search query. Most salaries for Food Microbiologist jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $83,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Food Microbiologist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Plant Microbiologist
Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000
Plant Microbiologist is a typical job search query Most salaries for Plant Microbiologist jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $83,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Plant Microbiologist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Microbiology Government
Salary range: $36,000 - $49,500
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Lead Microbiologist
Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000
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Public Health Microbiology
Salary range: $72,500 - $96,500
Public Health Microbiology is a common job search query. Most salaries for Public Health Microbiology jobs pay between $72,500 (25th percentile) and $96,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Public Health Microbiology job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Microbiologist Pharmaceutical
Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000
Microbiologist Pharmaceutical is a typical job search query Most salaries for Microbiologist Pharmaceutical jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $83,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Microbiologist Pharmaceutical job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Phd Microbiologist
Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000
Phd Microbiologist is a common job search query. Most salaries for Phd Microbiologist jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $83,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Phd Microbiologist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Water Microbiology
Salary range: $36,000 - $49,500
Water Microbiology is a typical job search query Most salaries for Water Microbiology jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Water Microbiology job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.