How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Colorado?
$99,580a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Colorado. That is $47.88 an hour or $8,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.88
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,280Median: $99,580Highest 10%: $161,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,280 | $31.87 | |
| 25th | $74,830 | $35.98 | |
| Median | $99,580 | $47.88 | |
| 75th | $130,800 | $62.90 | |
| 90th | $161,600 | $77.71 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $99,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 3. New Jersey | $104,300 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $103,600 |
| 5. Florida | $101,200 |
| 6. Colorado | $99,580 |
| 7. Minnesota | $99,280 |
| 8. Kentucky | $98,710 |
| 9. Alabama | $97,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $47.88 ($99,580 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $99,580 against $88,720 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Colorado rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Colorado ranks 6 of 39 states.
Which city in Colorado pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $99,900 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.