Local Salary Data

Microbiologists Salary in Knoxville, TN

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

Local Median
$46,535
8 filings
DOL Median (Knoxville, TN)
$46,535
vs National
-8.8%
National: $51,004
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,534
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$46,535
-8.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Microbiologists in Knoxville, TN earns $46,535 in nominal terms, which is 8.8% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,534 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Knoxville, TN

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE$47,4762
The University of Tennessee$45,79710

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Microbiologists make in Knoxville, TN?

The median Microbiologists salary in Knoxville, TN is $46,535 based on 8 DOL filings.

Is Knoxville, TN a good place to work as a Microbiologists?

A Microbiologists in Knoxville, TN earns 8.8% less than the national median of $51,004, or $51,534 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.