Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Rhode Island
Food Scientists and Technologists in Rhode Island earn a median of $87,970 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($88,720)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,580; the top 10% earn over $100,590. Nationally the range is $52,920 to $145,280.
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- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$94,620 median in Rhode Island
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Rhode Island
How much do food scientists and technologists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $87,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,580 and the top 10% earn over $100,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for food scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 39 (−1% vs. the national median of $88,720). Living costs are not included.