Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #26 of 39 · NC
9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,800 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $79,840
Employment 230
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,850P25 $67,760 Median $79,840P75 $105,780P90 $138,460
About 80% of food scientists and technologistss in North Carolina earn between $49,850 and $138,460. 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 North Carolina is $86,800, about 9% below the U.S. average ($95,360). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $87,270 | $92,000 | 40 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $68,590 | $84,180 | 110 |