Microbiologists Salary in Blacksburg, VA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Blacksburg, VA)

$45,000

vs National

-11.8%

National: $51,004

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$44,687

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$45,000

-11.8% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$51,004

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Microbiologists in Blacksburg, VA earns $45,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.8% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,687 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Blacksburg, VA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University	$45,000	18

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Microbiologists make in Blacksburg, VA?

The median Microbiologists salary in Blacksburg, VA is $45,000 based on 7 DOL filings.

Is Blacksburg, VA a good place to work as a Microbiologists?

A Microbiologists in Blacksburg, VA earns 11.8% less than the national median of $51,004, or $44,687 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.