Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $81,130 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.01
10th percentile $63,710
90th percentile $164,040
Employed locally 30
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,710
    25th
    $63,750
    50th (median)
    $81,130
    75th
    $109,070
    90th
    $164,040

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $102,570
    Missouri $101,570
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $97,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $97,390
    Minnesota $94,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $89,620

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $65,250
    Chemists $100,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,840
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $69,930
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Kalamazoo, MI is $39.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 4.9% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,710 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,750.