How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Arizona?
$90,450a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Arizona. That is $43.49 an hour or $7,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.49
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 39
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,890Median: $90,450Highest 10%: $134,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,890 | $26.87 | |
| 25th | $80,950 | $38.92 | |
| Median | $90,450 | $43.49 | |
| 75th | $91,240 | $43.87 | |
| 90th | $134,300 | $64.58 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 14. Virginia | $93,590 |
| 15. Maryland | $93,330 |
| 16. Texas | $90,610 |
| 17. Arizona | $90,450 |
| 18. Maine | $89,480 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $87,970 |
| 20. Georgia | $86,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $43.49 ($90,450 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $90,450 against $88,720 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Arizona rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Arizona ranks 17 of 39 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.