Local Salary Data

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Amherst, MA

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

Local Median
$47,882
6 filings
DOL Median (Amherst, MA)
$47,882
vs National
-24%
National: $63,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$32,684
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$47,882
-24% 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 Amherst, MA earns $47,882 in nominal terms, which is 24% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $32,684 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Amherst, MA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
University of Massachusetts Amherst$47,8827

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Amherst, MA?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Amherst, MA is $47,882 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is Amherst, MA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Amherst, MA earns 24% less than the national median of $63,000, or $32,684 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.