DOL Median (Bakersfield, CA)
$80,143
vs National
+27.2%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,865
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,143
+27.2% 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 Bakersfield, CA earns $80,143 in nominal terms, which is 27.2% above the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,865 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Bakersfield, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SUN WORLD INTERNATIONAL LLC | $110,000 | 1 |
| LANGER JUICE CO., INC. | $86,396 | 6 |
| NESTLE DREYER'S ICE CREAM COMPANY | $84,000 | 2 |
| Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. | $76,898 | 17 |
| NESTLÉ R&D CENTER, INC. | $70,000 | 28 |
| NESTLE R&D CENTER, INC. | $63,000 | 1 |
| CALIFIA FARMS, LLC | $43,180 | 1 |
| WM. BOLHOUSE FARMS, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Bakersfield, CA is $80,143 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is Bakersfield, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Bakersfield, CA earns 27.2% more than the national median of $63,000, or $57,865 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.