Local Salary Data

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Pleasanton, CA

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

Local Median
$81,349
10 filings
DOL Median (Pleasanton, CA)
$81,349
vs National
+29.1%
National: $63,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,736
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$81,349
+29.1% 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 Pleasanton, CA earns $81,349 in nominal terms, which is 29.1% above the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,736 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Pleasanton, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Clorox Services Company$84,9725
The Clorox Company$81,34912

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Pleasanton, CA?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Pleasanton, CA is $81,349 based on 10 DOL filings.

Is Pleasanton, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Pleasanton, CA earns 29.1% more than the national median of $63,000, or $58,736 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.