Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for food scientists and technologists is $43.56 an hour ($90,610 a year). About 840 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($88,720). Texas ranks 16th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food scientists and technologists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.51 | $46,810 |
| 25% of workers | $30.45 | $63,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.56 | $90,610 |
| 75% of workers | $51.73 | $107,610 |
| 90% of workers | $65.43 | $136,100 |
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $98,220 | 60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $95,030 | 60 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $93,670 | 410 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $88,210 | 100 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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