DOL Median (Montana)
$60,000
vs National
+17.6%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,309
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
+17.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Montana earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 17.6% above the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,309 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Montana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | $70,150 | 105 |
| Trustees of Boston University | $54,924 | 7 |
| Rhithron Associates, Inc. | $49,545 | 3 |
| Montana State University | $41,000 | 8 |
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Montana?
The median Microbiologists salary in Montana is $60,000 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Montana a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Montana earns 17.6% more than the national median of $51,004, or $58,309 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.