Local Salary Data

Microbiologists Salary in EAST LANSING, MI

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

Local Median
$47,500
11 filings
DOL Median (EAST LANSING, MI)
$47,500
vs National
-6.9%
National: $51,004
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,428
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$47,500
-6.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Microbiologists in EAST LANSING, MI earns $47,500 in nominal terms, which is 6.9% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,428 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in EAST LANSING, MI

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Michigan State University$47,50018

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Microbiologists make in EAST LANSING, MI?

The median Microbiologists salary in EAST LANSING, MI is $47,500 based on 11 DOL filings.

Is EAST LANSING, MI a good place to work as a Microbiologists?

A Microbiologists in EAST LANSING, MI earns 6.9% less than the national median of $51,004, or $52,428 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.