DOL Median (Missouri)
$63,955
vs National
+1.5%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,266
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,955
+1.5% 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 Missouri earns $63,955 in nominal terms, which is 1.5% above the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $72,266 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LABEL INSIGHT | $105,000 | 4 |
| A. ZEREGA'S SONS, INC. | $90,000 | 2 |
| Bunge Oils, Inc | $89,422 | 6 |
| Nestle Purina PetCare Company | $85,045 | 3 |
| BUNGE MILLING, INC. | $80,340 | 11 |
| BIOMÉRIEUX, INC. | $77,000 | 2 |
| Nestle Purina PetCare Global Resources, Inc. | $77,000 | 8 |
| Solae, LLC | $75,899 | 3 |
| Sensient Colors LLC | $72,947 | 4 |
| Kerry Inc. | $68,465 | 117 |
| KDI Operating Company LLC | $67,912 | 1 |
| APPLIED FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. DBA AFB INTERNATI | $66,383 | 2 |
| STONE HILL WINE CO., INC. | $66,000 | 2 |
| ROHA U.S.A., L.L.C. | $60,500 | 8 |
| FOODESSENTIALS CORPORATION | $60,000 | 2 |
| SMITHFIELD FARMLAND CORP. | $58,677 | 2 |
| AJINOMOTO.WINDSOR INC. | $55,037 | 1 |
| APPLIED FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. | $50,200 | 3 |
| FAR LINGS, INC. | $50,000 | 2 |
| FULFILL FOOD & BEVERAGES LLC | $43,500 | 2 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Missouri?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Missouri is $63,955 based on 39 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Missouri earns 1.5% more than the national median of $63,000, or $72,266 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.