How much does a food scientist and technologist make in California?
$93,950a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in California. That is $45.17 an hour or $7,829 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.17
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,060Median: $93,950Highest 10%: $140,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,060 | $28.88 | |
| 25th | $74,660 | $35.89 | |
| Median | $93,950 | $45.17 | |
| 75th | $120,100 | $57.74 | |
| 90th | $140,800 | $67.70 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $110,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $98,930 |
| Merced, CA | $96,430 |
| Fresno, CA | $93,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $91,060 |
| Salinas, CA | $90,080 |
| Stockton, CA | $90,040 |
| Visalia, CA | $89,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $88,010 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,930 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $85,610 |
| Riverside, CA | $85,360 |
| Oxnard, CA | $83,140 |
| Modesto, CA | $80,960 |
| Napa, CA | $80,320 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $79,900 |
| Hanford, CA | $66,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 10. Washington | $94,990 |
| 11. Illinois | $94,340 |
| 12. New York | $94,070 |
| 13. California | $93,950 |
| 14. Virginia | $93,590 |
| 15. Maryland | $93,330 |
| 16. Texas | $90,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $45.17 ($93,950 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $93,950 against $88,720 nationally, 6% more.
Where does California rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
California ranks 13 of 39 states.
Which city in California pays food scientist and technologists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $110,800 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.