DOL Median (Plano, TX)
$88,800
vs National
+41%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$95,793
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$88,800
+41% 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 Plano, TX earns $88,800 in nominal terms, which is 41% above the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $95,793 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Plano, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FRITO-LAY, INC | $94,850 | 14 |
| PepsiCo, Inc. | $90,000 | 57 |
| FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC. | $87,900 | 2 |
| YUM RESTAURANT SERVICE GROUP (YRSG) | $84,000 | 1 |
| Yum! Restaurants International Inc. | $77,335 | 5 |
| DR. PEPPER / SEVEN UP, INC. | $73,236 | 1 |
| KFC U.S. PROPERTIES, INC. | $62,000 | 2 |
| Natural Polymer International Corp | $45,417 | 5 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Plano, TX?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Plano, TX is $88,800 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is Plano, TX a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Plano, TX earns 41% more than the national median of $63,000, or $95,793 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.