Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $79,740 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.34
10th percentile $65,060
90th percentile $120,420
Employed locally 50
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,060
    25th
    $69,390
    50th (median)
    $79,740
    75th
    $90,080
    90th
    $120,420

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 93% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Scientists and Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,670
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $103,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,630
    New Jersey $102,630
    Ann Arbor, MI $102,570
    District of Columbia $102,500

    Nearby metros — Food Scientists and Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,630
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $92,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $89,360
    Rochester, NY $88,500

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other $98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,620
    Chemists $103,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Scientists and Technologists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Albany, NY is $38.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.72 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Food Scientists and Technologists salaries?

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Albany, NY is 6.5% below the national median of $85,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Scientists and Technologists in Albany?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,060 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,390.