DOL Median (Michigan)
$50,232
vs National
-1.5%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,443
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,232
-1.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Michigan earns $50,232 in nominal terms, which is 1.5% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,443 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PERRY JOHNSON REGISTRARS, INC. | $104,000 | 1 |
| Land O'Lakes, Inc. | $100,000 | 1 |
| Aurora Pharmaceutical, Inc. | $85,000 | 4 |
| Ecolab Inc. | $83,600 | 5 |
| Pfizer Inc | $77,854 | 7 |
| Zoetis, Inc | $73,776 | 7 |
| NSF International | $69,759 | 2 |
| TAKARA BIO USA INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CLONTECH) | $63,678 | 2 |
| Neogen Corporation | $57,000 | 3 |
| TRU SHRIMP COMPANY | $55,723 | 1 |
| LEINCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $55,016 | 1 |
| Forensic Fluids Laboratories, Inc. | $55,000 | 1 |
| Henry Ford Health System | $52,998 | 1 |
| Mississippi State University | $51,340 | 8 |
| ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY | $50,459 | 4 |
| University of Michigan | $49,502 | 50 |
| Michigan State University | $47,500 | 18 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | $45,873 | 45 |
| University of Minnesota | $44,678 | 35 |
| GENE CODES CORPORATION | $42,500 | 4 |
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Encinitas, CA · $156,000Cincinnati, OH · $148,537Buena, NE · $147,537Buena, NJ · $145,000Lemont, IL · $144,961Top-Paying Roles in Michigan
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Michigan?
The median Microbiologists salary in Michigan is $50,232 based on 96 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Michigan earns 1.5% less than the national median of $51,004, or $55,443 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.