DOL Median (Modesto, CA)
$83,500
vs National
+66.6%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,289
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$83,500
+66.6% 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 Modesto, CA earns $83,500 in nominal terms, which is 66.6% 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 $60,289 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Modesto, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AKUSA, INC | $134,100 | 4 |
| E & J GALLO WINERY | $83,500 | 1 |
| ALMOND BOARD OF CALIFORNIA | $73,986 | 1 |
| University of California, Davis | $51,060 | 195 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Modesto, CA?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Modesto, CA is $83,500 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Modesto, CA a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Modesto, CA earns 66.6% more than the national median of $50,108, or $60,289 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.