DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$62,000
vs National
-1.6%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,882
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,000
-1.6% 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 Houston, TX earns $62,000 in nominal terms, which is 1.6% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,882 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Inc | $63,336 | 4 |
| University of Houston System | $62,000 | 1 |
| Omega Protein Inc. | $54,000 | 1 |
| RFI LLC | $48,714 | 13 |
| MAXIMUS COFFEE GROUP | $48,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Houston, TX?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Houston, TX is $62,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Houston, TX earns 1.6% less than the national median of $63,000, or $66,882 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.