How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Dallas?
$93,670a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $45.03 an hour or $7,806 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.03
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,090Median: $93,670Highest 10%: $154,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,090 | $24.08 | |
| 25th | $77,190 | $37.11 | |
| Median | $93,670 | $45.03 | |
| 75th | $118,600 | $57.00 | |
| 90th | $154,800 | $74.41 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists.
| San Antonio, TX | $98,220 |
| Austin, TX | $95,030 |
| Houston, TX | $88,210 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $133,600 |
| Geoscientist | $132,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $130,700 |
| Economist | $122,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,400 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $92,790 |
| Life Scientist | $89,640 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $85,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $45.03 ($93,670 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $93,670 against $88,720 nationally, 6% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $90,610, so Dallas pays 3% more.
Where does Dallas rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
22 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a food scientist and technologist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $154,800 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.