Local Salary Data

Microbiologists Salary in Athens, GA

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

Local Median
$47,000
65 filings
DOL Median (Athens, GA)
$47,000
vs National
-7.8%
National: $51,004
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,648
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$47,000
-7.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Microbiologists in Athens, GA earns $47,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.8% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,648 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Athens, GA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTU$59,3211
USDA/ARS$57,4082
The University of Georgia$47,476117

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Microbiologists make in Athens, GA?

The median Microbiologists salary in Athens, GA is $47,000 based on 65 DOL filings.

Is Athens, GA a good place to work as a Microbiologists?

A Microbiologists in Athens, GA earns 7.8% less than the national median of $51,004, or $51,648 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.