How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Florida?
$101,200a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Florida. That is $48.63 an hour or $8,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.63
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,090Median: $101,200Highest 10%: $139,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,090 | $23.12 | |
| 25th | $73,380 | $35.28 | |
| Median | $101,200 | $48.63 | |
| 75th | $118,200 | $56.84 | |
| 90th | $139,500 | $67.06 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 2. Missouri | $105,900 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $48.63 ($101,200 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $101,200 against $88,720 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Florida rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Florida ranks 5 of 39 states.
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.