Career Outlook for Microbiologists
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The overall job outlook for MicroBiologist careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 32.13 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 5.36 percent per year. Demand for Microbiologists is expected to go up, with an expected 560 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 0.38 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Microbiologists in the following states
California | 3,530 |
Massachusetts | 1,720 |
Maryland | 1,260 |
New York | 960 |
North Carolina | 650 |
Georgia | 640 |
Texas | 610 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Microbiologists
Alaska | 30 |
Mississippi | 40 |
West Virginia | 60 |
Maine | 70 |
South Dakota | 70 |
Hawaii | 70 |
Idaho | 80 |