DOL Median (Idaho Falls, ID)
$76,350
vs National
+21.2%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,054
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,350
+21.2% 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 Idaho Falls, ID earns $76,350 in nominal terms, which is 21.2% above the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $74,054 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Idaho Falls, ID
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Melaleuca, Inc. | $76,350 | 7 |
| Idahoan Foods, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Idaho Falls, ID?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Idaho Falls, ID is $76,350 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Idaho Falls, ID a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Idaho Falls, ID earns 21.2% more than the national median of $63,000, or $74,054 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.