DOL Median (Indiana)
$47,670
vs National
-6.5%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,385
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,670
-6.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Indiana earns $47,670 in nominal terms, which is 6.5% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,385 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Indiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | $111,518 | 1 |
| DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC | $77,784 | 4 |
| TATE AND LYLE INGREDIENTS AMERICAS LLC | $57,500 | 2 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | $53,056 | 5 |
| Purdue University | $51,958 | 13 |
| BIOCONVERGENCE LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| ACCESS THERAPIES | $47,840 | 1 |
| COOK PHARMICA LLC | $47,000 | 3 |
| INDIANA UNIV. PURDUE UNIV. INDIANAPOLIS | $46,540 | 2 |
| Indiana University | $42,759 | 12 |
| COVANCE CENTRAL LABORATORY SERVICES LP | $41,892 | 2 |
| DONLEVY LABORATORIES | N/A | 1 |
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Encinitas, CA · $156,000Cincinnati, OH · $148,537Buena, NE · $147,537Buena, NJ · $145,000Lemont, IL · $144,961Top-Paying Roles in Indiana
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Indiana?
The median Microbiologists salary in Indiana is $47,670 based on 26 DOL filings.
Is Indiana a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Indiana earns 6.5% less than the national median of $51,004, or $52,385 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.