Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #27 of 39 · PA
9.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,640 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $83,380
Employment 400
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $54,460P25 $64,460 Median $83,380P75 $101,230P90 $120,730
About 80% of food scientists and technologistss in Pennsylvania earn between $54,460 and $120,730. 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 Pennsylvania is $86,640, about 9.1% below the U.S. average ($95,360). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $96,210 | $98,920 | 230 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $92,690 | $92,170 | 40 |
| Lancaster, PA | $86,320 | $88,120 | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $75,980 | $85,520 | 50 |