How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Arkansas?
$84,330a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Arkansas. That is $40.54 an hour or $7,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.54
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,120Median: $84,330Highest 10%: $165,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,120 | $23.62 | |
| 25th | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| Median | $84,330 | $40.54 | |
| 75th | $133,500 | $64.16 | |
| 90th | $165,800 | $79.71 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $103,300 |
| Little Rock, AR | $94,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 20. Georgia | $86,050 |
| 21. Kansas | $85,130 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $84,750 |
| 23. Arkansas | $84,330 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $83,380 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $83,020 |
| 26. Iowa | $82,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $40.54 ($84,330 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $84,330 against $88,720 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Arkansas ranks 23 of 39 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $103,300 a year.
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.