Food Scientists and Technologists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for food scientists and technologists is $42.65 an hour ($88,720 a year). About 13,060 people work in this job there.
Pay range for food scientists and technologists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.44 | $52,920 |
| 25% of workers | $33.08 | $68,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.65 | $88,720 |
| 75% of workers | $56.08 | $116,650 |
| 90% of workers | $69.85 | $145,280 |
Best-paying states for food scientists and technologists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $108,660 | 90 |
| Missouri | $105,930 | 390 |
| New Jersey | $104,340 | 630 |
| Massachusetts | $103,580 | 420 |
| Florida | $101,160 | 170 |
| Colorado | $99,580 | 320 |
| Minnesota | $99,280 | 670 |
| Kentucky | $98,710 | 170 |
| Alabama | $97,480 | 60 |
| Washington | $94,990 | 250 |
Pay by state
- California · $93,950
- Georgia · $86,050
- Illinois · $94,340
- Minnesota · $99,280
- New Jersey · $104,340
- New York · $94,070
- Texas · $90,610
Education, experience and outlook for food scientists and technologists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $103,410 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $98,920 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $127,410 |
| Conservation Scientists | $73,010 |
| Microbiologists | $87,990 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $76,780 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $78,850 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,220 |
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