DOL Median (Michigan)
$75,175
vs National
+19.3%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,975
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,175
+19.3% 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 Michigan earns $75,175 in nominal terms, which is 19.3% 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 $82,975 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ICL Specialty Products Inc | $143,317 | 1 |
| John Volpi Company | $120,557 | 1 |
| J. Rettenmaier USA LP | $115,500 | 1 |
| NESTLE NUTRITION RD CENTERS,INC. | $103,455 | 5 |
| Kellogg Business Services Company | $99,799 | 1 |
| Caravan Ingredients, Inc. | $96,643 | 8 |
| HPS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC | $95,000 | 1 |
| Milk Specialties Global | $91,218 | 17 |
| Bunge Oils, Inc | $89,422 | 6 |
| Agropur Inc. | $88,395 | 19 |
| Land O'Lakes, Inc. | $85,613 | 4 |
| Nestle Purina PetCare Company | $85,045 | 3 |
| NEW HOLLAND BREWING COMPANY, LLC | $85,000 | 4 |
| Dominos Pizza Inc | $85,000 | 1 |
| Kalsec, Inc. | $83,500 | 14 |
| Ferrara Candy Company | $82,236 | 2 |
| BUNGE MILLING, INC. | $80,340 | 11 |
| Kellogg North America Company | $80,000 | 93 |
| DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS, INC | $79,290 | 6 |
| General Mills, Inc. | $78,900 | 44 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Michigan?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Michigan is $75,175 based on 172 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Michigan earns 19.3% more than the national median of $63,000, or $82,975 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.