DOL Median (Austin, TX)
$42,228
vs National
-17.2%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,553
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,228
-17.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Austin, TX earns $42,228 in nominal terms, which is 17.2% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,553 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Austin, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $47,476 | 28 |
| XBiotech USA Inc. | $46,000 | 8 |
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Austin, TX?
The median Microbiologists salary in Austin, TX is $42,228 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Austin, TX a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Austin, TX earns 17.2% less than the national median of $51,004, or $45,553 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.