DOL Median (Nashville, TN)
$47,000
vs National
-7.8%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,049
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,000
-7.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Nashville, TN earns $47,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.8% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,049 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nashville, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $48,000 | 1 |
| Vanderbilt University | $47,000 | 6 |
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Nashville, TN?
The median Microbiologists salary in Nashville, TN is $47,000 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Nashville, TN a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Nashville, TN earns 7.8% less than the national median of $51,004, or $52,049 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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