Microbiologist 2 pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 32420
- Class code
- 32420
- Pay scale group
- ST 07
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- B4
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Microbiologist 2 is $60,538 to $92,010 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 32420.
- 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 advanced professional work in the field of microbiology in a base laboratory or mobile laboratory setting. An employee in this job uses advanced microbiological and biomedical laboratory techniques in the examination of samples and specimens and may direct the work activities of a small group of professional and technical staff performing microbiological and biomedical laboratory work. Work includes the development and implementation of new methods and techniques. Work is differentiated from the lower level by the independent responsibility for conducting research to develop and modify testing methods and procedures and performing advanced microbiological analysis through the use of advanced testing procedures and equipment.
Examples of the work
PERFORMED: Performs advanced or specialized microbiological and biomedical laboratory techniques. Conducts specialized microbiological or biomedical analyses to detect and characterize infectious disease agents from human and animal specimens. Conducts advanced instrumental analysis, interprets and evaluates tests and prepares reports of analysis. Conducts research to develop or implement new laboratory techniques, testing methods and procedures. Conducts microbiological and biomedical studies to identify problems and formulate solutions. Leads and reviews the work activities of a small group of professional and technical staff performing microbiological or biomedical laboratory work.
Minimum qualifications
One year as a Microbiologist 1; or One year of professional laboratory work experience in microbiology, and a bachelor’s degree that includes 20 credits in microbiology, cellular biology, molecular biology or bacteriology and 12 credits in chemistry or biochemistry; or A graduate degree in microbiology. 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 2 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $69,668 | $101,951 | $69,668 to $101,951 |
| Washington | $61,332 | $82,440 | $61,332 to $82,440 |
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.