DOL Median (FRESNO, CA)
$70,720
vs National
+41.1%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,061
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,720
+41.1% 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 FRESNO, CA earns $70,720 in nominal terms, which is 41.1% 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 $51,061 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in FRESNO, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AKUSA, INC | $134,100 | 4 |
| Monsanto Company | $87,000 | 275 |
| BASF Corporation | $86,103 | 20 |
| CAL STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO FOUNDATION | $70,720 | 5 |
| University of California, Davis | $51,060 | 195 |
| CALIFORNIA TABLE GRAPE COMMISSION | $49,950 | 1 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in FRESNO, CA?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in FRESNO, CA is $70,720 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is FRESNO, CA a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in FRESNO, CA earns 41.1% more than the national median of $50,108, or $51,061 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.