The table below provides employment figures for Microbiologists by Industry. The first table presents high-level categories of industries. To view figures for specific industries, click on the name of any category.
Employment of microbiologists is projected to grow 4 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower than the average for all occupations. More microbiologists will be needed to contribute to basic research, solve problems encountered in industrial production processes, and monitor environmental conditions to ensure the public's health and safety. However, employment of microbiologists in the federal government is projected to decline.
