Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $75,010 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.06
10th percentile $52,470
90th percentile $109,220
Employed locally 100
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,470
    25th
    $64,450
    50th (median)
    $75,010
    75th
    $79,500
    90th
    $109,220

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 69% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 31% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,670
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $99,140
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $97,950
    Lancaster, PA $95,110
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $95,090

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Science Technicians $58,300
    Chemical Technicians $53,710
    Soil and Plant Scientists $87,070
    Chemists $83,190
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,620
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Napa, CA is $36.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Napa, CA is 12.1% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,470 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,450.