Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • California
Food Scientists and Technologists in California earn a median salary of $81,804 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.1% vs the national median of $85,310. An estimated 2,090 food scientists and technologists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $62,540 to $105,670 depending on location.
$81,804
Avg median salary in California
$105,670
Highest paying metro
$62,540
Lowest paying metro
2,090
Employed in California
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inFood Scientists and Technologists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $105,670 | $86,150 | $131,110 | 360 |
| Salinas, CA | $90,080 | $71,460 | $120,730 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $89,360 | $81,830 | $119,920 | — |
| Riverside, CA | $87,200 | $69,560 | $99,150 | 160 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $84,820 | $67,260 | $105,970 | 620 |
| Stockton, CA | $83,640 | $65,610 | $103,100 | 70 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,080 | $69,670 | $106,100 | 90 |
| Oxnard, CA | $82,760 | $66,660 | $99,810 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,190 | $70,570 | $103,100 | 120 |
| Modesto, CA | $81,740 | $66,820 | $103,410 | 90 |
| Visalia, CA | $81,350 | $64,690 | $97,580 | 80 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $79,460 | $63,640 | $97,880 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $78,900 | $64,860 | $107,600 | 80 |
| Merced, CA | $77,360 | $60,640 | $104,270 | 30 |
| Napa, CA | $75,010 | $64,450 | $79,500 | 100 |
| Fresno, CA | $73,660 | $48,380 | $89,280 | 110 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $73,650 | $48,090 | $99,210 | 30 |
| Hanford, CA | $62,540 | $62,540 | $93,040 | 40 |