Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $82,690 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.76
10th percentile $50,380
90th percentile $94,000
Employed locally 50
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,380
    25th
    $65,230
    50th (median)
    $82,690
    75th
    $91,710
    90th
    $94,000

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 107% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 7% 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
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $100,420
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,320
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $98,770
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $97,950

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,210
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,480
    Chemists $74,260
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $59,170
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $86,380
    Physical Scientists, All Other $62,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Indianapolis, IN is $39.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 3.1% below 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,380 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,230.