234517: Microbiologist

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

234517

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2345

Life Scientists

Skills assessor

VETASSESS

ANZSCO 234517 identifies Microbiologist as a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Life Scientists unit group (2345), classified under Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals. Studies microscopic forms of life such as bacteria, viruses and protozoa. Common specialisations include Bacteriologist (Non-medical). The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketMicrobiologist is not in shortage in Australia.

Visa pathways11 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Life Scientists unit group earn an average of $1,910 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,792 per week and male workers average $2,034 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 38.1 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,910

↑ 33% above national avg

Female avg.

$1,792

↑ 25% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,034

↑ 42% above national avg

Average age

38.1 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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