Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Pennsylvania
Food Scientists and Technologists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $83,380 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($88,720)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,460; the top 10% earn over $120,730. Nationally the range is $52,920 to $145,280.
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- Materials Scientists$106,920 median in Pennsylvania
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Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do food scientists and technologists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $83,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,460 and the top 10% earn over $120,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for food scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 39 (−6% vs. the national median of $88,720). Living costs are not included.