DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$80,000
vs National
+27%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,762
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,000
+27% 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 San Diego, CA earns $80,000 in nominal terms, which is 27% 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 $57,762 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Jack in the Box Inc | $94,000 | 2 |
| GERBER CALIFORNIA, INC. | $84,000 | 7 |
| GERLAIT GROUP, INC. | $84,000 | 2 |
| CP Kelco U.S., Inc. | $81,074 | 3 |
| CP KELCO INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| METAROM NEOTECH INC | $75,828 | 4 |
| ELIXIR SPECIALTY COFFEE INC | $70,720 | 1 |
| L & C FOOD DISTRIBUTION INC | $48,755 | 3 |
| PIVEG, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Andrew & Williamson Sales Co. Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| MASS SPECTRA INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in San Diego, CA?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in San Diego, CA is $80,000 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in San Diego, CA earns 27% more than the national median of $63,000, or $57,762 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.