DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$65,000
vs National
+3.2%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,521
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
+3.2% 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 District of Columbia earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 3.2% above the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,521 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Food Technologists | $68,500 | 4 |
| GENUINE FOOD LAB, LLC | $62,500 | 1 |
| GMA SCIENCE AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION | $50,500 | 1 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in District of Columbia?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in District of Columbia is $65,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in District of Columbia earns 3.2% more than the national median of $63,000, or $44,521 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.