DOL Median (Texas)
$44,780
vs National
-12.2%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,306
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,780
-12.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Texas earns $44,780 in nominal terms, which is 12.2% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,306 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tenfold Technologies, LLC | $124,000 | 2 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER - DALLAS | $108,000 | 2 |
| Shell International Exploration & Production Inc. | $105,750 | 2 |
| BIO ARRA, INC. | $86,000 | 5 |
| AURORA ALGAE, INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | $68,750 | 5 |
| HIBIO LLC | $67,000 | 1 |
| Allergan Sales LLC | $66,976 | 3 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $65,300 | 5 |
| UNIFIED LABORATORY SERVICES | $62,000 | 1 |
| The Algae Foundation | $60,000 | 2 |
| Universities Space Research Association | $58,968 | 2 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | $56,406 | 6 |
| The Methodist Hospital Research Institute | $55,000 | 4 |
| LanceSoft Inc. | $52,500 | 6 |
| ANSH LABS | $51,767 | 6 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $51,110 | 2 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER | $50,316 | 3 |
| Epoch Life Science Inc. | $50,000 | 1 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | $50,000 | 4 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Microbiologists
Encinitas, CA · $156,000Cincinnati, OH · $148,537Buena, NE · $147,537Buena, NJ · $145,000Lemont, IL · $144,961Top-Paying Roles in Texas
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $551,200Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · $525,000Physicians, Pathologists · $420,000Physicians, All Other · $290,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $250,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Microbiologists make in Texas?
The median Microbiologists salary in Texas is $44,780 based on 172 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Texas earns 12.2% less than the national median of $51,004, or $48,306 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.