Microbiologist 1 pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 32410
- Class code
- 32410
- Pay scale group
- ST 06
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- B4
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Microbiologist 1 is $53,008 to $80,646 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 32410.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 11/30/2007.
What the state says the job is
This is professional work in the field of microbiology in a base laboratory or mobile laboratory setting. An employee in this job performs a variety of standardized microbiological or biomedical analyses of biological or environmental samples. Work includes preparing reagents, performing test procedures, reporting results and evaluating standardized quality control results associated with standardized procedures in order to determine the presence, absence or concentration of analytes or infectious agents. Work is differentiated from the higher level by the responsibility for performing more standardized testing and the lack of responsibility for independently researching the development of new test methods and procedures. Work is reviewed by a supervisor through documentation reviews, results of quality control samples and direct observation.
Examples of the work
PERFORMED: Performs microscopic examinations or other test methods on laboratory samples to determine the presence, identity and quantity of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses and other microorganisms in any phase of their development. Assists a higher-level microbiologist in the performance of specialized microbiological techniques. Performs diagnostic technical work in parasitology, serology, pathology, bacteriology, virology and other specialized phases of microbiology. Conducts bacteriological surveys at sites where food or water is supplied or processed.
Minimum qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in microbiology; or A bachelor’s degree that includes 20 credits in microbiology, cellular biology, molecular biology or bacteriology and 12 credits in chemistry or biochemistry. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Certain positions will require possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a background risk assessment check.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.
Nearby classes in Pennsylvania
Microbiologist 1 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $60,876 | $88,743 | $60,876 to $88,743 |
| Washington | $55,596 | $74,748 | $55,596 to $74,748 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.