Local Salary Data

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

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

Local Median
$83,500
10 filings
DOL Median (Kalamazoo, MI)
$83,500
vs National
+32.5%
National: $63,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$92,163
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$83,500
+32.5% 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 Kalamazoo, MI earns $83,500 in nominal terms, which is 32.5% above the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $92,163 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Kalamazoo, MI

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Kalsec, Inc.$83,50014

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Kalamazoo, MI?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is $83,500 based on 10 DOL filings.

Is Kalamazoo, MI a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Kalamazoo, MI earns 32.5% more than the national median of $63,000, or $92,163 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.