Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $82,190 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.52
10th percentile $58,680
90th percentile $132,320
Employed locally 120
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,680
    25th
    $70,570
    50th (median)
    $82,190
    75th
    $103,100
    90th
    $132,320

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 87% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 13% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Sacramento, CA is $39.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Sacramento, CA is 3.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,680 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,570.