DOL Median (Kentucky)
$44,670
vs National
-12.4%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,084
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,670
-12.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Kentucky earns $44,670 in nominal terms, which is 12.4% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,084 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Alltech Inc | $59,050 | 8 |
| Piramal Pharma Solutions Inc | $48,966 | 2 |
| HERA TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. | $47,000 | 1 |
| University of Kentucky | $40,956 | 6 |
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Kentucky?
The median Microbiologists salary in Kentucky is $44,670 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Kentucky earns 12.4% less than the national median of $51,004, or $48,084 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.