Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $73,420 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.30
10th percentile $40,240
90th percentile $123,800
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,240
    25th
    $43,820
    50th (median)
    $73,420
    75th
    $81,430
    90th
    $123,800

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 89% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 11% 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 Jersey $102,630
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,630
    Ann Arbor, MI $102,570
    District of Columbia $102,500

    Nearby metros — Food Scientists and Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $99,140
    Florida $92,760
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $87,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $80,390
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $75,890
    Idaho $67,860

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,440
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,870
    Urban and Regional Planners $68,960
    Biological Scientists, All Other $79,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Boise City, ID is $35.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Boise City, ID is 13.9% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,240 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,820.