DOL Median (Delaware)
$57,000
vs National
-9.5%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,380
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,000
-9.5% 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 Delaware earns $57,000 in nominal terms, which is 9.5% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,380 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Delaware
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware State University | $72,000 | 3 |
| Forever Fresh LLC | $54,000 | 4 |
| ROMER LABS TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $51,171 | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE | $37,024 | 2 |
| FIRSD TEA NORTH AMERICA LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Delaware?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Delaware is $57,000 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Delaware a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Delaware earns 9.5% less than the national median of $63,000, or $56,380 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.