How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Maine?
$89,480a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Maine. That is $43.02 an hour or $7,457 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.02
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,300Median: $89,480Highest 10%: $122,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,300 | $27.07 | |
| 25th | $63,560 | $30.56 | |
| Median | $89,480 | $43.02 | |
| 75th | $107,000 | $51.45 | |
| 90th | $122,500 | $58.88 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 15. Maryland | $93,330 |
| 16. Texas | $90,610 |
| 17. Arizona | $90,450 |
| 18. Maine | $89,480 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $87,970 |
| 20. Georgia | $86,050 |
| 21. Kansas | $85,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $43.02 ($89,480 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $89,480 against $88,720 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Maine rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Maine ranks 18 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.