Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in North Carolina
Food Scientists and Technologists in North Carolina earn a median of $79,840 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($88,720)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,850; the top 10% earn over $138,460. Nationally the range is $52,920 to $145,280.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers$167,840 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in North Carolina
How much do food scientists and technologists make in North Carolina?
The median is $79,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,850 and the top 10% earn over $138,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for food scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 39 (−10% vs. the national median of $88,720). Living costs are not included.