DOL Median (Arizona)
$57,000
vs National
+11.8%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,583
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,000
+11.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Arizona earns $57,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.8% above the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,583 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arizona
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AZBIL BIOVIGILANT, INC. | $107,100 | 4 |
| HELIAE DEVELOPMENT, LLC | $84,400 | 3 |
| FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC. | $82,000 | 1 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc. | $82,000 | 1 |
| Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. | $57,990 | 7 |
| Arizona State University | $55,000 | 28 |
| Northern Arizona University | $55,000 | 2 |
| ISLAND KINETICS, INC. | $47,070 | 2 |
| Primus Incorporated | $46,801 | 4 |
| The University of Arizona | $42,000 | 8 |
| Celgene Corporation | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Microbiologists
Encinitas, CA · $156,000Cincinnati, OH · $148,537Buena, NE · $147,537Buena, NJ · $145,000Lemont, IL · $144,961Top-Paying Roles in Arizona
Cardiologists · $582,600Anesthesiologists · $500,000Surgeons, All Other · $465,000Physicians, Pathologists · $280,000Physicians, All Other · $272,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Microbiologists make in Arizona?
The median Microbiologists salary in Arizona is $57,000 based on 39 DOL filings.
Is Arizona a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Arizona earns 11.8% more than the national median of $51,004, or $52,583 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.