DOL Median (Hayward, CA)
$60,222
vs National
-4.4%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,482
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,222
-4.4% 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 Hayward, CA earns $60,222 in nominal terms, which is 4.4% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,482 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Hayward, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hormel Foods Sales, LLC | $91,187 | 1 |
| SAPAR USA INC | $62,400 | 1 |
| WIN FOODS CORPORATION | $61,000 | 8 |
| United Foods International (USA), Inc. | $60,174 | 18 |
| Columbus Manufacturing | $60,000 | 6 |
| United Foods International USA, Inc. | $59,883 | 5 |
| Harrens Lab Inc. | $45,000 | 1 |
| BLUE RIVER SEAFOODS, INC | $44,325 | 1 |
| LYRICAL FOODS, INC | N/A | 1 |
| AZUMA FOODS INTL INC., USA | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Hayward, CA?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Hayward, CA is $60,222 based on 30 DOL filings.
Is Hayward, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Hayward, CA earns 4.4% less than the national median of $63,000, or $43,482 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.