Local Salary Data

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Buena Park, CA

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

Local Median
$67,000
7 filings
DOL Median (Buena Park, CA)
$67,000
vs National
+6.3%
National: $63,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,375
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$67,000
+6.3% 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 Buena Park, CA earns $67,000 in nominal terms, which is 6.3% 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 $48,375 in national-average purchasing power.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Buena Park, CA?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Buena Park, CA is $67,000 based on 7 DOL filings.

Is Buena Park, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Buena Park, CA earns 6.3% more than the national median of $63,000, or $48,375 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.