How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Minneapolis?
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $48.92 an hour or $8,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.92
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,730 | $32.08 | |
| 25th | $83,370 | $40.08 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.92 | |
| 75th | $134,400 | $64.60 | |
| 90th | $152,600 | $73.37 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $48.92 ($101,800 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $101,800 against $88,720 nationally, 15% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $99,280, so Minneapolis pays 2% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
10 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a food scientist and technologist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $152,600 or more.
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.