DOL Median (Idaho)
$45,000
vs National
-11.8%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,647
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 Idaho 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 103.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,647 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Idaho
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UDDER HEALTH SYSTEMS IDAHO PC | $45,000 | 3 |
| ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES, INC. | $45,000 | 4 |
| University of Idaho | $43,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Idaho?
The median Microbiologists salary in Idaho is $45,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Idaho a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Idaho earns 11.8% less than the national median of $51,004, or $43,647 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.