Local Salary Data

Microbiologists Salary in University Park, PA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$48,693
21 filings
DOL Median (University Park, PA)
$48,693
vs National
-4.5%
National: $51,004
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,934
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$48,693
-4.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Microbiologists in University Park, PA earns $48,693 in nominal terms, which is 4.5% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,934 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in University Park, PA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
The Pennsylvania State University$48,91234

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Microbiologists make in University Park, PA?

The median Microbiologists salary in University Park, PA is $48,693 based on 21 DOL filings.

Is University Park, PA a good place to work as a Microbiologists?

A Microbiologists in University Park, PA earns 4.5% less than the national median of $51,004, or $50,934 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.