Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Indiana
Food Scientists and Technologists in Indiana earn a median of $69,350 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,350
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($88,720)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,180; the top 10% earn over $108,410. Nationally the range is $52,920 to $145,280.
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- Soil and Plant Scientists$80,030 median in Indiana
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- Materials Engineers$101,120 median in Indiana
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers$155,810 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Indiana
How much do food scientists and technologists make in Indiana?
The median is $69,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,180 and the top 10% earn over $108,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for food scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 39 (−22% vs. the national median of $88,720). Living costs are not included.