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Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Maryland

Food Scientists and Technologists in Maryland earn a median of $93,330 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$93,330
vs. U.S. median
+5% ($88,720)
Rank among states
15 of 39
Jobs in the state
270

Pay range in Maryland

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,640; the top 10% earn over $145,650. Nationally the range is $52,920 to $145,280.

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Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Maryland

How much do food scientists and technologists make in Maryland?

The median is $93,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,640 and the top 10% earn over $145,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Maryland a good state for food scientists and technologists?

On pay alone it ranks 15 of 39 (+5% vs. the national median of $88,720). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses