How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Indiana?
$69,350a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Indiana. That is $33.34 an hour or $5,779 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.34
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,180Median: $69,350Highest 10%: $108,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,180 | $21.24 | |
| 25th | $49,460 | $23.78 | |
| Median | $69,350 | $33.34 | |
| 75th | $92,060 | $44.26 | |
| 90th | $108,400 | $52.12 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $100,400 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $90,210 |
| Louisville, KY | $74,150 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $69,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 35. Utah | $73,280 |
| 36. Nebraska | $72,230 |
| 37. South Dakota | $71,330 |
| 38. Indiana | $69,350 |
| 39. Montana | $52,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $33.34 ($69,350 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $69,350 against $88,720 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Indiana rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Indiana ranks 38 of 39 states.
Which city in Indiana pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $100,400 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.