Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $94,900 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.62
10th percentile $59,920
90th percentile $126,460
Employed locally 50
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,920
    25th
    $80,400
    50th (median)
    $94,900
    75th
    $123,720
    90th
    $126,460

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 128% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 28% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $103,810
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $92,160

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in San Antonio, TX is $45.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in San Antonio, TX is 11.2% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,920 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,400.