DOL Median (Connecticut)
$62,400
vs National
-1%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,319
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,400
-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 Connecticut earns $62,400 in nominal terms, which is 1% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 112.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,319 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Connecticut
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pepsi-Cola Technical Operations, Inc. | $90,000 | 17 |
| PepsiCo, Inc. | $90,000 | 57 |
| Pepperidge Farm Inc. | $78,174 | 12 |
| Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. | $77,475 | 3 |
| OROGRAIN BAKERIES MANUFACTURING INC. | $64,850 | 3 |
| TASK MANAGEMENT, INC. | $62,400 | 1 |
| LA FINQUITA LLC | $53,997 | 1 |
| University of Connecticut | $50,004 | 4 |
| ISA INC | $48,045 | 4 |
| Calabro Cheese Corporation | $44,304 | 5 |
| BLUE BUFFALO CO. LTD. | $41,818 | 2 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Connecticut?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Connecticut is $62,400 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Connecticut a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Connecticut earns 1% less than the national median of $63,000, or $55,319 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.