DOL Median (North Carolina)
$47,986
vs National
-5.9%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,142
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,986
-5.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in North Carolina earns $47,986 in nominal terms, which is 5.9% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,142 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL GREEN TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $120,000 | 2 |
| Fresenius Kabi USA LLC | $120,000 | 2 |
| Kelly Services, Inc. | $72,280 | 15 |
| LOCUS BIOSCIENCES, INC. | $65,365 | 4 |
| Integrated Resources Inc | $53,040 | 8 |
| Duke University and Medical Center | $50,688 | 16 |
| East Carolina University | $50,342 | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | $50,000 | 18 |
| North Carolina State University | $47,476 | 29 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE | $43,060 | 2 |
| KBI Biopharma | N/A | 1 |
| NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURE AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY | N/A | 2 |
| Novozymes North America, Inc. | N/A | 3 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE | N/A | 1 |
| Sky Chefs, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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Encinitas, CA · $156,000Cincinnati, OH · $148,537Buena, NE · $147,537Buena, NJ · $145,000Lemont, IL · $144,961Top-Paying Roles in North Carolina
Cardiologists · $500,000Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Neurologists · $342,500Physicians, All Other · $312,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $284,448Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Microbiologists make in North Carolina?
The median Microbiologists salary in North Carolina is $47,986 based on 53 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in North Carolina earns 5.9% less than the national median of $51,004, or $50,142 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.