Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $88,500 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.55
10th percentile $64,110
90th percentile $128,960
Employed locally 40
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,110
    25th
    $70,500
    50th (median)
    $88,500
    75th
    $103,120
    90th
    $128,960

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 119% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 19% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,630
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $92,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $89,360
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,740

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $73,440
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $60,940
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $85,010
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Rochester, NY is $42.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Rochester, NY is 3.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $64,110 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,500.