DOL Median (Maine)
$46,475
vs National
-8.9%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,682
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,475
-8.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Maine earns $46,475 in nominal terms, which is 8.9% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 111.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,682 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maine
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BIGELOW LABORATORY FOR OCEAN SCIENCES | $47,500 | 3 |
| BIOPROCESS ALGAE LLC | $42,651 | 2 |
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Encinitas, CA · $156,000Cincinnati, OH · $148,537Buena, NE · $147,537Buena, NJ · $145,000Lemont, IL · $144,961Top-Paying Roles in Maine
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Maine?
The median Microbiologists salary in Maine is $46,475 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Maine a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Maine earns 8.9% less than the national median of $51,004, or $41,682 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.