Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Food Scientists and Technologists in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $87,092 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.1% vs the national median of $85,310. An estimated 440 food scientists and technologists are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $64,240 to $97,950 depending on location.
$87,092
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$97,950
Highest paying metro
$64,240
Lowest paying metro
440
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Food Scientists and Technologists salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $97,950 | $70,500 | $118,690 | 250 |
| Lancaster, PA | $95,110 | $74,460 | $106,370 | 30 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $95,090 | $82,720 | $103,550 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $93,810 | $63,140 | $104,210 | 40 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $76,350 | $54,800 | $107,730 | 50 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $64,240 | $51,430 | $86,650 | 30 |