DOL Median (Boulder, CO)
$56,381
vs National
+10.5%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,442
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,381
+10.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Boulder, CO earns $56,381 in nominal terms, which is 10.5% above the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,442 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boulder, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RECREO PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | $87,500 | 1 |
| Biodesix, Inc. | $77,500 | 3 |
| University of Colorado | $44,892 | 14 |
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Boulder, CO?
The median Microbiologists salary in Boulder, CO is $56,381 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Boulder, CO a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Boulder, CO earns 10.5% more than the national median of $51,004, or $53,442 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.