DOL Median (Louisiana)
$45,343
vs National
-11.1%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,664
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,343
-11.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Louisiana earns $45,343 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,664 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LSU Health Sciences Center | $49,158 | 9 |
| THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE ENDOWMENT FUND | $47,820 | 5 |
| Louisiana State University and A & M College | $43,130 | 14 |
| The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | N/A | 1 |
| ENERSCIENCES HOLDINGS LLC | 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 Louisiana
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Louisiana?
The median Microbiologists salary in Louisiana is $45,343 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Louisiana earns 11.1% less than the national median of $51,004, or $49,664 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.