DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$59,345
vs National
-5.8%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,609
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,345
-5.8% 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 Rhode Island earns $59,345 in nominal terms, which is 5.8% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,609 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. | $73,275 | 1 |
| Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. | $56,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Rhode Island?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Rhode Island is $59,345 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Rhode Island earns 5.8% less than the national median of $63,000, or $53,609 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.