Local Salary Data

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Edison, NJ

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$54,000
7 filings
DOL Median (Edison, NJ)
$54,000
vs National
-14.3%
National: $63,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,493
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$54,000
-14.3% 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 Edison, NJ earns $54,000 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,493 in national-average purchasing power.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Edison, NJ?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Edison, NJ is $54,000 based on 7 DOL filings.

Is Edison, NJ a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Edison, NJ earns 14.3% less than the national median of $63,000, or $47,493 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.