Local Salary Data

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Ridgefield, NJ

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

Local Median
$45,851
6 filings
DOL Median (Ridgefield, NJ)
$45,851
vs National
-27.2%
National: $63,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,326
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$45,851
-27.2% 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 Ridgefield, NJ earns $45,851 in nominal terms, which is 27.2% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,326 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Ridgefield, NJ

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Har Ridgefield Corp.$64,5152
YOUNG SHIN HEALTH CORPORATION$53,3941
Pocas International Corp$45,8021
MDM GLOBAL CORP$45,8025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Ridgefield, NJ?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Ridgefield, NJ is $45,851 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is Ridgefield, NJ a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Ridgefield, NJ earns 27.2% less than the national median of $63,000, or $40,326 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.