Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Tennessee
Food Scientists and Technologists in Tennessee earn a median of $81,760 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($88,720)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,660; the top 10% earn over $105,670. Nationally the range is $52,920 to $145,280.
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- Soil and Plant Scientists$61,950 median in Tennessee
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- Materials Engineers$91,940 median in Tennessee
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers$161,430 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Tennessee
How much do food scientists and technologists make in Tennessee?
The median is $81,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,660 and the top 10% earn over $105,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for food scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 39 (−8% vs. the national median of $88,720). Living costs are not included.