Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Texas
Ranked #18 of 39 · TX
4.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $90,910 ≈ $44/hr
Median annual salary $90,610
Employment 840
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,810P25 $63,330 Median $90,610P75 $107,610P90 $136,100
About 80% of food scientists and technologistss in Texas earn between $46,810 and $136,100. 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 Texas is $90,910, about 4.7% below the U.S. average ($95,360). That works out to roughly $44/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $98,220 | $98,000 | 60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $95,030 | $103,930 | 60 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $93,670 | $97,480 | 410 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $88,210 | $90,610 | 100 |