DOL Median (Carson, CA)
$48,000
vs National
-23.8%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,657
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,000
-23.8% 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 Carson, CA earns $48,000 in nominal terms, which is 23.8% 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 $34,657 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Carson, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. | $94,966 | 3 |
| SGS North America Inc. | $71,947 | 7 |
| DAVID OPPENHEIMER COMPANY I, LLC | $55,700 | 2 |
| David Oppenheimer & Company I, LLC | $48,000 | 45 |
| DAVID OPPENHEIMER & COMPANY LLC | $47,585 | 7 |
| DAVID OPPENHEIMER AND COMPANY I, LLC | $45,000 | 19 |
| DAVID OPPENHEIMER & COMPANY I, LLC | $42,682 | 1 |
| SUNYWEL AMERICA, INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Carson, CA?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Carson, CA is $48,000 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Carson, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Carson, CA earns 23.8% less than the national median of $63,000, or $34,657 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.