Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $103,810 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.91
10th percentile $76,150
90th percentile $145,180
Employed locally 50
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,150
    25th
    $100,440
    50th (median)
    $103,810
    75th
    $131,300
    90th
    $145,180

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 106% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Scientists and Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,670
    New Jersey $102,630
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,630
    Ann Arbor, MI $102,570
    District of Columbia $102,500
    St. Louis, MO-IL $102,270

    Nearby metros — Food Scientists and Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,070
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $94,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $92,160

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    School Psychologists $77,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Austin, TX is $49.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Austin, TX is 21.7% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $76,150 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,440.