Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $76,490 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.77
10th percentile $49,350
90th percentile $148,070
Employed locally 60
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,350
    25th
    $55,810
    50th (median)
    $76,490
    75th
    $98,300
    90th
    $148,070

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 88% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 12% below 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
    Wichita, KS $82,990
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $81,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $80,390
    Wisconsin $76,090

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,940
    Chemists$73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,340
    Microbiologists$79,530
    Conservation Scientists$81,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Madison, WI is $36.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Madison, WI is 10.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,350 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,810.