Local Salary Data

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Niles, IL

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$41,683
5 filings
DOL Median (Niles, IL)
$41,683
vs National
-33.8%
National: $63,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,161
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$41,683
-33.8% 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 Niles, IL earns $41,683 in nominal terms, which is 33.8% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,161 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Niles, IL

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
AMT Services Inc$41,6831
H MART MIDWEST CORP$41,3926

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Niles, IL?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Niles, IL is $41,683 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Niles, IL a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Niles, IL earns 33.8% less than the national median of $63,000, or $45,161 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.