Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in California
Ranked #13 of 39 · CA
2.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $97,980 ≈ $47/hr
Median annual salary $93,950
Employment 2,210
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $60,060P25 $74,660 Median $93,950P75 $120,100P90 $140,810
About 80% of food scientists and technologistss in California earn between $60,060 and $140,810. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food scientists and technologists salary in California is $97,980, about 2.7% above the U.S. average ($95,360). That works out to roughly $47/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $110,810 | $117,020 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $98,930 | $110,580 | 380 |
| Merced, CA | $96,430 | $102,000 | 40 |
| Fresno, CA | $93,750 | $89,920 | 110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $91,060 | $96,580 | 550 |
| Salinas, CA | $90,080 | $93,080 | 30 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $90,040 | $92,850 | 60 |
| Visalia, CA | $89,050 | $92,300 | 60 |