Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Tennessee
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Tennessee
$79,770
National Median
$85,310
Employment
70
Entry Level (10th)
$50,890
Top Earners (90th)
$84,570
How Tennessee Compares
Tennessee pays $5,540 less than the national median for food scientists and technologistss.
There are 0.02 food scientists and technologists jobs per 1,000 workers in Tennessee (location quotient: 0.22).
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 |
| California | $85,480 | 2,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,390 | 430 |
| Virginia | $82,120 | 80 |
| Indiana | $81,060 | 210 |
| Illinois | $80,030 | 720 |
| Mississippi | $79,520 | 70 |