DOL Median (Virginia)
$45,000
vs National
-11.8%
National: $51,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,687
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,000
-11.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Microbiologists in Virginia earns $45,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.8% below the national average of $51,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,687 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LOGOS USA, INC. | $81,000 | 1 |
| Sabra Dipping Company, LLC | $65,250 | 3 |
| JSI RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE, INC. | $65,000 | 1 |
| University of Virginia | $52,000 | 5 |
| George Mason University | $49,551 | 2 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $45,000 | 18 |
| SRI International | $43,600 | 1 |
| HAYES MICROBIAL CONSULTING | $42,980 | 4 |
| Old Dominion University Research Foundation | $42,000 | 6 |
| Hampton University | $38,896 | 1 |
| Old Dominion University | N/A | 2 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Microbiologists make in Virginia?
The median Microbiologists salary in Virginia is $45,000 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Microbiologists?
A Microbiologists in Virginia earns 11.8% less than the national median of $51,004, or $44,687 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.