DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$65,000
vs National
+27.4%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,369
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
+27.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Massachusetts earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 27.4% above the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,369 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Moderna, Inc. | $136,564 | 2 |
| CRESTOVO LLC | $125,000 | 1 |
| AbbVie Bioresearch Center | $125,000 | 1 |
| TRIBIOTICA LLC | $120,000 | 1 |
| Janssen Research Development LLC | $118,300 | 2 |
| H3 Biomedicine | $113,000 | 1 |
| Rapid Micro Biosystems | $110,000 | 1 |
| CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc. | $109,546 | 2 |
| NATIONAL RESILIENCE, INC | $107,598 | 1 |
| Joyn Bio LLC | $107,500 | 3 |
| Twist Bioscience Corporation | $105,425 | 4 |
| ModernaTX, Inc. | $105,000 | 1 |
| Moderna Therapeutics, Inc. | $105,000 | 3 |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals | $104,624 | 3 |
| Foghorn Therapeutics | $102,500 | 2 |
| PureTech Management, Inc. | $100,000 | 1 |
| WARP DRIVE BIO, LLC | $99,000 | 1 |
| EMD MILLIPORE CORPORATION | $98,855 | 1 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | $97,000 | 1 |
| Voyager Therapeutics | $97,000 | 2 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Microbiologists
Encinitas, CA · $156,000Cincinnati, OH · $148,537Buena, NE · $147,537Buena, NJ · $145,000Lemont, IL · $144,961Top-Paying Roles in Massachusetts
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · $1,406,080Physicians, All Other · $301,600Orthodontists · $242,000Pediatricians, General · $210,000Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · $208,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Microbiologists make in Massachusetts?
The median Microbiologists salary in Massachusetts is $65,000 based on 216 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Massachusetts earns 27.4% more than the national median of $51,004, or $44,369 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.