Local Salary Data

Microbiologists Salary in ITHACA, NY

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

Local Median
$47,484
23 filings
DOL Median (ITHACA, NY)
$47,484
vs National
-6.9%
National: $51,004
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,957
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$47,484
-6.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Microbiologists in ITHACA, NY earns $47,484 in nominal terms, which is 6.9% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,957 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in ITHACA, NY

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Cornell University$48,74229

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Microbiologists make in ITHACA, NY?

The median Microbiologists salary in ITHACA, NY is $47,484 based on 23 DOL filings.

Is ITHACA, NY a good place to work as a Microbiologists?

A Microbiologists in ITHACA, NY earns 6.9% less than the national median of $51,004, or $37,957 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.