Local Salary Data

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Somerset, NJ

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

Local Median
$53,500
6 filings
DOL Median (Somerset, NJ)
$53,500
vs National
-15.1%
National: $63,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,054
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$53,500
-15.1% 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 Somerset, NJ earns $53,500 in nominal terms, which is 15.1% 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 $47,054 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Somerset, NJ

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
EURODIA INDUSTRIE, S.A.$70,0004
PIM Brands LLC$50,0002
Advanced Food Systems, Inc.$49,7543

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Somerset, NJ is $53,500 based on 6 DOL filings.

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

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Somerset, NJ earns 15.1% less than the national median of $63,000, or $47,054 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.