DOL Median (Milwaukee, WI)
$73,550
vs National
+16.7%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,340
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$73,550
+16.7% 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 Milwaukee, WI earns $73,550 in nominal terms, which is 16.7% above the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,340 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Milwaukee, WI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Country Maid, Inc. | $79,550 | 2 |
| Chr. Hansen, Inc. | $73,712 | 2 |
| AVANTI FOODS CORP | $73,000 | 1 |
| Lakefront Brewery Inc | $65,562 | 1 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Milwaukee, WI is $73,550 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Milwaukee, WI a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Milwaukee, WI earns 16.7% more than the national median of $63,000, or $77,340 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.