DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$62,203
vs National
-1.3%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,912
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,203
-1.3% 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 San Jose, CA earns $62,203 in nominal terms, which is 1.3% 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 $44,912 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Jose, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| KINGWUU LLC | $91,978 | 1 |
| Jetro Holdings LLC | $77,000 | 6 |
| Draco Natural Products | $62,203 | 4 |
| REFRESH FOOD, INC. | $52,000 | 1 |
| Refresh Foods Inc. | $48,000 | 2 |
| DRACO NATURAL PRODUCT | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in San Jose, CA?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in San Jose, CA is $62,203 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in San Jose, CA earns 1.3% less than the national median of $63,000, or $44,912 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.