Compare Food Scientists and Technologists salaries across 35 states
| # | State | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $102,630 | $105,490 | 880 |
| 2 | Missouri | $101,570 | $104,060 | 610 |
| 3 | Alabama | $99,170 | $93,030 | 50 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $99,140 | $123,760 | N/A |
| 5 | Washington | $96,020 | $101,840 | 310 |
| 6 | New York | $95,710 | $98,190 | 880 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $94,360 | $95,980 | N/A |
| 8 | Florida | $92,760 | $96,080 | 150 |
| 9 | Texas | $92,740 | $92,070 | 780 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $92,530 | $99,970 | N/A |
| 11 | Michigan | $86,690 | $96,860 | 430 |
| 12 | Colorado | $86,370 | $90,520 | 310 |
| 13 | Kansas | $86,040 | $94,070 | 310 |
| 14 | California | $85,480 | $91,820 | 2,350 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $82,390 | $83,770 | 430 |
| 16 | Virginia | $82,120 | $87,760 | 80 |
| 17 | Indiana | $81,060 | $78,990 | 210 |
| 18 | Illinois | $80,030 | $95,300 | 720 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $79,770 | $76,430 | 70 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $79,520 | $87,220 | 70 |
| 21 | Maryland | $79,220 | $92,130 | 290 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $79,090 | $80,410 | 50 |
| 23 | Oregon | $77,610 | $80,300 | 280 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $76,090 | $81,230 | 510 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $72,300 | $76,460 | 170 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $71,230 | $68,880 | 40 |
| 27 | Utah | $69,170 | $78,430 | 130 |
| 28 | Georgia | $69,050 | $78,210 | 680 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $68,270 | $72,180 | 70 |
| 30 | Idaho | $67,860 | $69,210 | 110 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $67,310 | $80,020 | 210 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $64,200 | $71,380 | 180 |
| 33 | Iowa | $63,450 | $68,480 | 410 |
| 34 | Ohio | $62,470 | $71,630 | 310 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $57,200 | $63,890 | 40 |
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2024 estimates.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS
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