Microbiologist 3 pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 32430
- Class code
- 32430
- Pay scale group
- ST 08
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- B5
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Microbiologist 3 is $69,086 to $104,959 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 32430.
- 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 supervisory and advanced professional work in the field of microbiology in a base laboratory or mobile laboratory setting. An employee in this job supervises a group of professional and technical staff in a microbiological or biomedical laboratory program. Work includes training and supervising staff, reviewing and monitoring work, performing advanced specialized analytical work and providing technical assistance to co-workers and external organizations. Work is performed in accordance with scientific principles and modern procedures but with considerable independent judgment in the preparation of reports and the interpretation of test results. Work is reviewed by an administrative or professional supervisor through documentation reviews, results of quality control samples, written reports and direct observation.
Examples of the work
PERFORMED: Supervises the work activities of a small group of professional and technical staff performing microbiological or biomedical laboratory work. Performs advanced or specialized microbiological or biomedical laboratory techniques. Supervises or conducts research to develop or implement new laboratory techniques, testing methods and procedures. Performs the most difficult or advanced examinations and tests in specialized phases of microbiology or biomedicine. Provides training in microbiological or other analytical techniques to laboratory staff. Develops, implements and evaluates quality assurance and quality control practices. Performs the full range of supervisory functions.
Minimum qualifications
One year as a Microbiologist 2; or Two years of professional laboratory work experience in microbiology, and a bachelor’s degree that includes 20 credits of microbiology, cellular biology, molecular biology or bacteriology and 12 credits in chemistry or biochemistry; or One year of professional laboratory work experience in microbiology, and 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 3 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $79,844 | $117,228 | $79,844 to $117,228 |
| Washington | $71,136 | $95,676 | $71,136 to $95,676 |
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.