Local Salary Data

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Sycamore, IL

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

Local Median
$80,000
2 filings
DOL Median (Sycamore, IL)
$80,000
vs National
+27%
National: $63,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$86,674
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 Sycamore, IL 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 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $86,674 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Sycamore, IL

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
TATE & LYLE CUSTOM INGREDIENTS, LLC$80,0002

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Sycamore, IL?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Sycamore, IL is $80,000 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is Sycamore, IL a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Sycamore, IL earns 27% more than the national median of $63,000, or $86,674 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.