Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Maine
Food Scientists and Technologists in Maine earn a median of $89,480 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($88,720)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,300; the top 10% earn over $122,480. Nationally the range is $52,920 to $145,280.
States ranked near Maine
Similar jobs in Maine
- Soil and Plant Scientists$78,250 median in Maine
- Validation Engineers$101,030 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
- Materials Engineers$97,110 median in Maine
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers$145,720 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$82,140 median in Maine
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Maine
How much do food scientists and technologists make in Maine?
The median is $89,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,300 and the top 10% earn over $122,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for food scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 39 (+1% vs. the national median of $88,720). Living costs are not included.