How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Denver?
$99,900a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $48.03 an hour or $8,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.03
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,280Median: $99,900Highest 10%: $164,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,280 | $31.87 | |
| 25th | $80,490 | $38.70 | |
| Median | $99,900 | $48.03 | |
| 75th | $132,500 | $63.68 | |
| 90th | $164,300 | $78.97 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $48.03 ($99,900 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $99,900 against $88,720 nationally, 13% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $99,580, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
13 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a food scientist and technologist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,300 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.