Microbiologists Salary in BERKELEY, CA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)

$52,584

vs National

+3.1%

National: $51,004

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$37,967

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$52,584

+3.1% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$51,004

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Microbiologists in BERKELEY, CA earns $52,584 in nominal terms, which is 3.1% above the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,967 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in BERKELEY, CA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory	$57,636	10
University of California, Berkeley	$51,750	51
AGENUS WEST, LLC	$50,627	2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Microbiologists make in BERKELEY, CA?

The median Microbiologists salary in BERKELEY, CA is $52,584 based on 45 DOL filings.

Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Microbiologists?

A Microbiologists in BERKELEY, CA earns 3.1% more than the national median of $51,004, or $37,967 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.