Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $92,340 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.40
10th percentile $66,640
90th percentile $141,280
Employed locally 110
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,640
    25th
    $74,060
    50th (median)
    $92,340
    75th
    $125,680
    90th
    $141,280

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 131% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 31% above 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $89,360
    Rochester, NY $88,500
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,740

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $60,620
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,350
    Chemists $74,770
    School Psychologists $79,730
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Buffalo, NY is $44.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Buffalo, NY is 8.2% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $66,640 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,060.