DOL Median (Alabama)
$40,768
vs National
-35.3%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,380
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,768
-35.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Alabama earns $40,768 in nominal terms, which is 35.3% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,380 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Alabama
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| I.D.E.A. FOOD INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. | $85,280 | 2 |
| INDO-US FOOD, INC. | $68,370 | 3 |
| HILLSHIRE BRANDS | $64,819 | 5 |
| INDO US FOOD INC. | $43,000 | 4 |
| Joon LLC | $40,768 | 1 |
| Tuskegee University | $37,898 | 3 |
| UNISEA INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Alabama?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Alabama is $40,768 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Alabama earns 35.3% less than the national median of $63,000, or $46,380 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.