DOL Median (Texas)
$56,992
vs National
-9.5%
National: $63,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,480
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,992
-9.5% 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 Texas earns $56,992 in nominal terms, which is 9.5% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,480 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel J. Edelman | $95,264 | 4 |
| NBTY, INC. | $95,000 | 1 |
| FRITO-LAY, INC | $94,850 | 14 |
| PepsiCo, Inc. | $90,000 | 57 |
| FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC. | $87,900 | 2 |
| WWF OPERATING COMPANY | $87,485 | 8 |
| Enza Zaden USA, INC. | $86,715 | 1 |
| I.D.E.A. FOOD INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. | $85,280 | 2 |
| JAMBA JUICE COMPANY | $85,000 | 1 |
| YUM RESTAURANT SERVICE GROUP (YRSG) | $84,000 | 1 |
| HUXTABLE'S KITCHEN | $80,000 | 5 |
| Campero USA Corp | $80,000 | 1 |
| KUSHA, INC | $78,300 | 4 |
| Yum! Restaurants International Inc. | $77,335 | 5 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $75,000 | 2 |
| DR. PEPPER / SEVEN UP, INC. | $73,236 | 1 |
| Hilmar Cheese Company | $73,000 | 14 |
| NATIONAL FOOD & BEVERAGE | $69,000 | 3 |
| MOTHER PARKERS TEA AND COFFEE USA, LTD. | $66,138 | 1 |
| MSI Express, Inc. | $63,773 | 12 |
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How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Texas?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Texas is $56,992 based on 110 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?
A Food Scientists and Technologists in Texas earns 9.5% less than the national median of $63,000, or $61,480 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.