DOL Median (New Mexico)
$59,327
vs National
-5.8%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,114
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,327
-5.8% 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 New Mexico earns $59,327 in nominal terms, which is 5.8% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,114 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Mexico
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Precept Brands, LLC | $150,000 | 1 |
| Leprino Foods Company | $74,545 | 43 |
| MIZKAN AMERICA | $60,000 | 4 |
| Mizkan Americas, Inc. | $59,327 | 2 |
| SOUTHWEST CHEESE COMPANY LLC | $52,000 | 1 |
| F & A DAIRY PRODUCTS, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in New Mexico?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in New Mexico is $59,327 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in New Mexico earns 5.8% less than the national median of $63,000, or $63,114 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.