Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Crete, IL - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Crete, IL)

$62,500

vs National

-0.8%

National: $63,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$67,714

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$62,500

-0.8% 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 Crete, IL earns $62,500 in nominal terms, which is 0.8% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,714 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Crete, IL

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Silliker Inc.	$50,000	15

Explore More

All Food Scientists and Technologists data All salaries in Crete, IL Best cities for this role

Top-Paying Metros for Food Scientists and Technologists

Lewis Center, OH · $180,000 Pennsauken, NJ · $180,000 Reno, NV · $178,000 PAICINES, CA · $172,000 Springdale, AR · $160,000

Top-Paying Roles in Crete, IL

Physical Therapists · $83,200 Mechanical Engineers · $70,000 Electrical Engineers · $69,150 Microbiologists · $51,500 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · $50,678

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Crete, IL?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Crete, IL is $62,500 based on 8 DOL filings.

Is Crete, IL a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Crete, IL earns 0.8% less than the national median of $63,000, or $67,714 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

Job Search

Find Open Positions

Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.

Search on Indeed Search on ZipRecruiter

Advertising disclosure

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.