Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$85,480
National Median
$85,310
Employment
2,350
Entry Level (10th)
$57,400
Top Earners (90th)
$133,930
How California Compares
California pays $353,600/yr more than the national median for food scientists and technologistss.
There are 0.13 food scientists and technologists jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 1.4).
Other States for Food Scientists and Technologists
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $102,630 | 880 |
| District of Columbia | $102,500 | N/A |
| Missouri | $101,570 | 610 |
| Alabama | $99,170 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $99,140 | N/A |
| Washington | $96,020 | 310 |
| New York | $95,710 | 880 |
| Minnesota | $94,360 | N/A |
| Florida | $92,760 | 150 |
| Texas | $92,740 | 780 |
| Arkansas | $92,530 | N/A |
| Michigan | $86,690 | 430 |
| Colorado | $86,370 | 310 |
| Kansas | $86,040 | 310 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,390 | 430 |
| Virginia | $82,120 | 80 |
| Indiana | $81,060 | 210 |
| Illinois | $80,030 | 720 |
| Tennessee | $79,770 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $79,520 | 70 |