DOL Median (Kansas)
$47,476
vs National
-6.9%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,507
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,476
-6.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Kansas earns $47,476 in nominal terms, which is 6.9% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,507 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BAKING | $72,500 | 2 |
| University of Kansas | $60,000 | 1 |
| HOSPIRA, INC. | $56,500 | 4 |
| The University of Kansas | $52,138 | 4 |
| Kansas State University | $44,738 | 32 |
| THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI/UMKC | $38,834 | 2 |
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Kansas?
The median Microbiologists salary in Kansas is $47,476 based on 26 DOL filings.
Is Kansas a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Kansas earns 6.9% less than the national median of $51,004, or $54,507 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.