Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Ames, IA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Ames, IA)

$46,000

vs National

-27%

National: $63,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$50,941

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$46,000

-27% 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 Ames, IA earns $46,000 in nominal terms, which is 27% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,941 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Ames, IA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Iowa State University of Science and Technology	$47,166	18

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Ames, IA?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Ames, IA is $46,000 based on 15 DOL filings.

Is Ames, IA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Ames, IA earns 27% less than the national median of $63,000, or $50,941 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.