Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $95,110 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.73
10th percentile $57,100
90th percentile $123,560
Employed locally 30
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,100
    25th
    $74,460
    50th (median)
    $95,110
    75th
    $106,370
    90th
    $123,560

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 114% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 14% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $97,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $97,390
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $95,090
    Pittsburgh, PA $93,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $92,160
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $89,620

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,180
    School Psychologists $94,290
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $81,520
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $78,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,370
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Lancaster, PA is $45.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Lancaster, PA is 11.5% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $57,100 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,460.