Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $101,070 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.59
10th percentile $47,460
90th percentile $146,100
Employed locally 390
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,460
    25th
    $80,590
    50th (median)
    $101,070
    75th
    $128,460
    90th
    $146,100

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 116% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 16% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $103,810
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $94,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $92,160

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$51,570
    School Psychologists$80,030
    Chemical Technicians$61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Dallas, TX is $48.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Dallas, TX is 18.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,460 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,590.