How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Massachusetts?
$103,600a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Massachusetts. That is $49.80 an hour or $8,632 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.80
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,990Median: $103,600Highest 10%: $183,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,990 | $33.17 | |
| 25th | $87,480 | $42.06 | |
| Median | $103,600 | $49.80 | |
| 75th | $149,800 | $72.03 | |
| 90th | $183,300 | $88.11 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $103,600 |
| Providence, RI | $86,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 1. South Carolina | $108,700 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $49.80 ($103,600 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $103,600 against $88,720 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 39 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $103,600 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.