Local Salary Data

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in South San Francisco, CA

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

Local Median
$66,560
7 filings
DOL Median (South San Francisco, CA)
$66,560
vs National
+5.7%
National: $63,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,058
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$66,560
+5.7% 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 South San Francisco, CA earns $66,560 in nominal terms, which is 5.7% 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 $48,058 in national-average purchasing power.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in South San Francisco, CA?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in South San Francisco, CA is $66,560 based on 7 DOL filings.

Is South San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in South San Francisco, CA earns 5.7% more than the national median of $63,000, or $48,058 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.