How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Idaho?
$77,440a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Idaho. That is $37.23 an hour or $6,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.23
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $77,440Highest 10%: $117,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $77,440 | $37.23 | |
| 75th | $84,970 | $40.85 | |
| 90th | $117,300 | $56.41 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boise City, ID | $73,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 29. Nevada | $80,580 |
| 30. North Carolina | $79,840 |
| 31. New Mexico | $79,130 |
| 32. Idaho | $77,440 |
| 33. Michigan | $76,940 |
| 34. Ohio | $76,780 |
| 35. Utah | $73,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $37.23 ($77,440 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $77,440 against $88,720 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Idaho rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Idaho ranks 32 of 39 states.
Which city in Idaho pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Boise City, ID, with a median of $73,420 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.