Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $94,770 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.56
10th percentile $48,060
90th percentile $159,240
Employed locally 50
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,060
    25th
    $65,230
    50th (median)
    $94,770
    75th
    $125,040
    90th
    $159,240

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 145% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 45% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,630
    Ann Arbor, MI $102,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,070
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $97,500
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $95,090

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,360
    School Psychologists $51,310
    Biological Technicians $42,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Little Rock, AR is $45.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Little Rock, AR is 11.1% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,060 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,230.