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Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Wisconsin

Food Scientists and Technologists in Wisconsin earn a median of $83,020 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$83,020
vs. U.S. median
−6% ($88,720)
Rank among states
25 of 39
Jobs in the state
410

Pay range in Wisconsin

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,410; the top 10% earn over $131,840. Nationally the range is $52,920 to $145,280.

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Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Wisconsin

How much do food scientists and technologists make in Wisconsin?

The median is $83,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,410 and the top 10% earn over $131,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Wisconsin a good state for food scientists and technologists?

On pay alone it ranks 25 of 39 (−6% 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