Food Scientists and Technologists pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for food scientists and technologists is $45.23 an hour ($94,070 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($88,720). New York ranks 12th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food scientists and technologists in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.24 | $58,740 |
| 25% of workers | $36.44 | $75,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.23 | $94,070 |
| 75% of workers | $54.44 | $113,220 |
| 90% of workers | $66.14 | $137,570 |
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $104,200 | 730 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $99,530 | 110 |
| Rochester | $90,040 | 60 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $82,640 | 50 |
New York 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 |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $87,760 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $104,120 |
| Microbiologists | $81,090 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $101,080 |
| Epidemiologists | $80,220 |
| Conservation Scientists | $76,990 |
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