Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Lakeland, LA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Lakeland, LA)

$58,600

vs National

-7%

National: $63,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$64,184

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$58,600

-7% 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 Lakeland, LA earns $58,600 in nominal terms, which is 7% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,184 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Lakeland, LA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Alma Plantation, LLC	$58,600	1

Explore More

All Food Scientists and Technologists data All salaries in Lakeland, LA Best cities for this role

Top-Paying Metros for Food Scientists and Technologists

Lewis Center, OH · $180,000 Pennsauken, NJ · $180,000 Reno, NV · $178,000 PAICINES, CA · $172,000 Springdale, AR · $160,000

Top-Paying Roles in Lakeland, LA

Chemical Engineers · $120,450 Mechanical Engineers · $100,000 Industrial Machinery Mechanics · $54,974 First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · $41,642

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Lakeland, LA?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Lakeland, LA is $58,600 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Lakeland, LA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Lakeland, LA earns 7% less than the national median of $63,000, or $64,184 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

Job Search

Find Open Positions

Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.

Search on Indeed Search on ZipRecruiter

Advertising disclosure

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.