Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $102,630 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.34
10th percentile $66,030
90th percentile $159,530
Employed locally 1,120
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,030
    25th
    $82,930
    50th (median)
    $102,630
    75th
    $126,090
    90th
    $159,530

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 105% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 5% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $102,570
    District of Columbia $102,500
    St. Louis, MO-IL $102,270

    Nearby metros — Food Scientists and Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $92,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $89,360
    Rochester, NY $88,500
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,740

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,440
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,400
    Chemists $84,510
    School Psychologists $101,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,610
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in New York, NY-NJ is $49.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 20.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $66,030 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,930.