DOL Median (Kankakee, IL)
$76,488
vs National
+21.4%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,869
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,488
+21.4% 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 Kankakee, IL earns $76,488 in nominal terms, which is 21.4% above the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,869 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kankakee, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| J.R. SHORT MILLING COMPANY | $85,884 | 3 |
| Del Monte Fresh Produce Co | $45,000 | 4 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Kankakee, IL?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Kankakee, IL is $76,488 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Kankakee, IL a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Kankakee, IL earns 21.4% more than the national median of $63,000, or $82,869 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.