Food Scientists and Technologists pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for food scientists and technologists is $50.16 an hour ($104,340 a year). About 630 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($88,720). New Jersey ranks 3rd of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food scientists and technologists in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.93 | $64,330 |
| 25% of workers | $38.47 | $80,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.16 | $104,340 |
| 75% of workers | $63.54 | $132,150 |
| 90% of workers | $80.52 | $167,470 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food scientists and technologists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
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| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $122,620 |
| Microbiologists | $96,020 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $104,750 |
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