DOL Median (California)
$61,878
vs National
-1.8%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,677
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,878
-1.8% 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 California earns $61,878 in nominal terms, which is 1.8% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,677 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL COFFEE & TEA, LLC | $160,000 | 1 |
| APIO INC. | $150,000 | 5 |
| Windset Farms (California) Inc. | $140,000 | 2 |
| Brecon Estate Inc. | $135,000 | 4 |
| Herbalife International of America, Inc. | $130,000 | 1 |
| COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS | $125,000 | 1 |
| PINKBERRY VENTURES, INC. | $122,000 | 1 |
| Eat Just, Inc. | $120,000 | 1 |
| Beyond Meat Inc. | $120,000 | 3 |
| Clear Labs, Inc. | $120,000 | 1 |
| Nekter Juice Bar, Inc. | $115,000 | 1 |
| YAMAMOTO OF ORIENT, INC. | $113,500 | 2 |
| CORE NUTRITION, LLC | $110,000 | 1 |
| SUN WORLD INTERNATIONAL LLC | $110,000 | 1 |
| JUST, INC. | $107,500 | 4 |
| E. & J. GALLO WINERY | $106,700 | 1 |
| Dairy Management Inc. | $105,000 | 2 |
| Pharmavite LLC | $105,000 | 4 |
| E & J GALLO WINERY | $101,000 | 19 |
| KITCHEN51 VENTURES, INC. | $100,000 | 1 |
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Lewis Center, OH · $180,000Pennsauken, NJ · $180,000Reno, NV · $178,000PAICINES, CA · $172,000Springdale, AR · $160,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in California?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in California is $61,878 based on 780 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in California earns 1.8% less than the national median of $63,000, or $44,677 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.