DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)
$70,000
vs National
+11.1%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,542
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,000
+11.1% 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 BERKELEY, CA earns $70,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% 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 $50,542 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in BERKELEY, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ripple Foods, PBC | $95,484 | 1 |
| MEMPHIS MEATS, INC. | $82,000 | 1 |
| Terramino Inc. (dba Prime Roots) | $76,440 | 2 |
| Ripple Foods | $71,206 | 4 |
| Advanced Food Concepts, Inc. | $69,966 | 4 |
| Perfect Day, Inc. | $60,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in BERKELEY, CA?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in BERKELEY, CA is $70,000 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in BERKELEY, CA earns 11.1% more than the national median of $63,000, or $50,542 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.