Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Salida, CA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Salida, CA)

$39,936

vs National

-36.6%

National: $63,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$28,835

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$39,936

-36.6% 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 Salida, CA earns $39,936 in nominal terms, which is 36.6% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $28,835 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Salida, CA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Silliker Inc.	$50,000	15

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Salida, CA is $39,936 based on 1 DOL filings.

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

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Salida, CA earns 36.6% less than the national median of $63,000, or $28,835 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.