Local Salary Data

Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Decatur, GA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$51,000
5 filings
DOL Median (Decatur, GA)
$51,000
vs National
-2.2%
National: $52,140
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,044
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$51,000
-2.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Decatur, GA earns $51,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.2% below the national average of $52,140. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,044 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Decatur, GA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Emory University$47,844188
CIS BIOTECH, INC.$46,6751

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in Decatur, GA?

The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Decatur, GA is $51,000 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Decatur, GA a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?

A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Decatur, GA earns 2.2% less than the national median of $52,140, or $56,044 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.