Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $93,810 +10% vs national
Median hourly $45.10
10th percentile $53,350
90th percentile $109,980
Employed locally 40
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,350
    25th
    $63,140
    50th (median)
    $93,810
    75th
    $104,210
    90th
    $109,980

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 127% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 27% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $97,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $97,390
    Lancaster, PA $95,110
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $95,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $92,160
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $89,620

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,590
    Chemists $74,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,200
    Chemical Technicians $60,690
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $75,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Pittsburgh, PA is $45.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 10% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,350 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,140.