DOL Median (Arkansas)
$50,004
vs National
-2%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,184
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,004
-2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Arkansas earns $50,004 in nominal terms, which is 2% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 89.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,184 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arkansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AZBIL BIOVIGILANT, INC. | $107,100 | 4 |
| HELIAE DEVELOPMENT, LLC | $84,400 | 3 |
| Food and Drug Administration, HHS | $79,864 | 10 |
| SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC | $75,000 | 8 |
| OncoMyx Therapeutics | $70,000 | 1 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | $69,056 | 4 |
| COBB-VANTRESS | $63,897 | 1 |
| NUTRACEUTICAL INNOVATIONS, LLC | $57,554 | 1 |
| Arizona State University | $55,000 | 28 |
| University of Arkansas | $42,513 | 4 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $41,448 | 14 |
| Advanced Pathology Associates, LLC | $39,749 | 1 |
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Encinitas, CA · $156,000Cincinnati, OH · $148,537Buena, NE · $147,537Buena, NJ · $145,000Lemont, IL · $144,961Top-Paying Roles in Arkansas
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Arkansas?
The median Microbiologists salary in Arkansas is $50,004 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is Arkansas a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Arkansas earns 2% less than the national median of $51,004, or $56,184 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.