DOL Median (Nevada)
$41,600
vs National
-18.4%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,107
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,600
-18.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Nevada earns $41,600 in nominal terms, which is 18.4% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,107 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nevada
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Reno | $47,466 | 8 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | $38,605 | 1 |
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Nevada?
The median Microbiologists salary in Nevada is $41,600 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Nevada a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Nevada earns 18.4% less than the national median of $51,004, or $41,107 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.