DOL Median (Ontario, CA)
$49,000
vs National
-22.2%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,379
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,000
-22.2% 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 Ontario, CA earns $49,000 in nominal terms, which is 22.2% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,379 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Ontario, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ARYZTA LLC | $68,800 | 6 |
| American Jerky Company LLC | $68,000 | 3 |
| Haliburton International Foods | $55,500 | 3 |
| FIVE STAR GOURMET FOODS, INC. | $50,000 | 1 |
| JOGUE INC | $48,000 | 11 |
| KWANGWON USA INC | $47,528 | 3 |
| Brothers Ice Cream Inc | $41,808 | 3 |
| KW FOOD INC | $33,280 | 3 |
| TABLEDEFRANCE | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Ontario, CA?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Ontario, CA is $49,000 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Ontario, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Ontario, CA earns 22.2% less than the national median of $63,000, or $35,379 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.