DOL Median (Redwood City, CA)
$71,989
vs National
+14.3%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,978
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,989
+14.3% 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 Redwood City, CA earns $71,989 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% 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 $51,978 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Redwood City, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Impossible Foods | $74,610 | 26 |
| ETHICAL NATURALS INC. | $69,326 | 1 |
| MARAXI, INC. | $46,426 | 3 |
| ZAZZLE INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Redwood City, CA?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Redwood City, CA is $71,989 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Redwood City, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Redwood City, CA earns 14.3% more than the national median of $63,000, or $51,978 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.