Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $78,900 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.94
10th percentile $51,510
90th percentile $148,520
Employed locally 80
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,510
    25th
    $64,860
    50th (median)
    $78,900
    75th
    $107,600
    90th
    $148,520

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 77% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 23% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,310
    Food Science Technicians $51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $139,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,940
    Chemical Technicians $53,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Santa Rosa, CA is $37.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 7.5% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,510 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,860.