Local Salary Data

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in UNION CITY, CA

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

Local Median
$65,233
6 filings
DOL Median (UNION CITY, CA)
$65,233
vs National
+3.5%
National: $63,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,100
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$65,233
+3.5% 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 UNION CITY, CA earns $65,233 in nominal terms, which is 3.5% 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 $47,100 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in UNION CITY, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Kerry Inc.$68,465117
CARAVAN FOODS II, INC.$58,4691
CARAVAN TRADING COMPANY$50,3571

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in UNION CITY, CA?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in UNION CITY, CA is $65,233 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is UNION CITY, CA a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in UNION CITY, CA earns 3.5% more than the national median of $63,000, or $47,100 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.