DOL Median (Bakersfield, CA)
$66,166
vs National
+32%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,773
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,166
+32% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Bakersfield, CA earns $66,166 in nominal terms, which is 32% above the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,773 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Bakersfield, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Verdesian Life Sciences U.S., LLC | $117,500 | 3 |
| Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. | $93,000 | 1 |
| Ag-Wise Enterprises | $78,891 | 2 |
| CBP INDIA, INC. | $71,000 | 1 |
| SUN WORLD INTERNATIONAL LLC | $66,166 | 3 |
| United Genetics Seeds Company | $59,682 | 4 |
| University of California, Davis | $51,060 | 195 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Bakersfield, CA is $66,166 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Bakersfield, CA a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Bakersfield, CA earns 32% more than the national median of $50,108, or $47,773 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.