DOL Median (Emeryville, CA)
$71,500
vs National
+13.5%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,625
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,500
+13.5% 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 Emeryville, CA earns $71,500 in nominal terms, which is 13.5% above the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,625 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Emeryville, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PLUM PBC | $78,894 | 3 |
| SCIENTIFIC CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS | $73,000 | 7 |
| Ripple Foods | $71,206 | 4 |
| HABIT, LLC | $65,000 | 1 |
| Perfect Day, Inc. | $60,000 | 5 |
| SCS GLOBAL SERVICES INC. | $52,000 | 1 |
| Premier Nutrition Company, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Amyris | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Emeryville, CA?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Emeryville, CA is $71,500 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Emeryville, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Emeryville, CA earns 13.5% more than the national median of $63,000, or $51,625 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.