How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Austin?
$95,030a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $45.69 an hour or $7,919 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.69
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,250Median: $95,030Highest 10%: $139,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,250 | $29.93 | |
| 25th | $91,100 | $43.80 | |
| Median | $95,030 | $45.69 | |
| 75th | $110,500 | $53.13 | |
| 90th | $139,800 | $67.20 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists.
| San Antonio, TX | $98,220 |
| Dallas, TX | $93,670 |
| Houston, TX | $88,210 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $107,300 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $102,500 |
| Medical Scientist | $97,530 |
| Physical Scientist | $93,440 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $93,070 |
| Geoscientist | $92,930 |
| School Psychologist | $89,380 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $87,930 |
| Economist | $87,350 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $82,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $45.69 ($95,030 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $95,030 against $88,720 nationally, 7% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $90,610, so Austin pays 5% more.
Where does Austin rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
19 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a food scientist and technologist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,800 or more.
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.