DOL Median (Albany, NY)
$42,000
vs National
-17.7%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,573
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,000
-17.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Albany, NY earns $42,000 in nominal terms, which is 17.7% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,573 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Albany, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY | $55,000 | 1 |
| ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE | $42,000 | 7 |
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Albany, NY?
The median Microbiologists salary in Albany, NY is $42,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Albany, NY a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Albany, NY earns 17.7% less than the national median of $51,004, or $33,573 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.