Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $86,790 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.73
10th percentile $53,870
90th percentile $140,030
Employed locally 140
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,870
    25th
    $59,280
    50th (median)
    $86,790
    75th
    $115,960
    90th
    $140,030

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 85% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 15% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,670
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $103,810
    District of Columbia $102,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,770
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $100,420
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $97,630

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Denver, CO is $41.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Denver, CO is 1.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,870 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,280.