DOL Median (Oregon)
$50,760
vs National
-0.5%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,881
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,760
-0.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Oregon earns $50,760 in nominal terms, which is 0.5% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,881 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Oregon
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health & Science University | $50,880 | 12 |
| Oregon State University | $50,178 | 23 |
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Oregon?
The median Microbiologists salary in Oregon is $50,760 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is Oregon a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Oregon earns 0.5% less than the national median of $51,004, or $44,881 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.