Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $79,210 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.08
10th percentile $54,500
90th percentile $151,810
Employed locally 50
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,500
    25th
    $69,170
    50th (median)
    $79,210
    75th
    $109,990
    90th
    $151,810

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 83% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 17% 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
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $89,600
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,800
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $74,830
    South Carolina $71,230
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $70,910
    Utah $69,170

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Biological Technicians $51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,610
    Chemical Technicians $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Scientists and Technologists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Salt Lake City, UT is $38.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.81 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Food Scientists and Technologists salaries?

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 7.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $54,500 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,170.