Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $92,160 +8% vs national
Median hourly $44.31
10th percentile $48,520
90th percentile $130,090
Employed locally 70
National median $85,310

Compare Food Scientists and Technologists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Houston, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Food Scientists and Technologists
in
Houston, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,520
    25th
    $68,680
    50th (median)
    $92,160
    75th
    $98,640
    90th
    $130,090

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 115% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 15% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,070
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $94,900

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Houston, TX is $44.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Houston, TX is 8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,520 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,680.