How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Minnesota?
$99,280a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Minnesota. That is $47.73 an hour or $8,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.73
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,360Median: $99,280Highest 10%: $152,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 25th | $80,810 | $38.85 | |
| Median | $99,280 | $47.73 | |
| 75th | $134,400 | $64.60 | |
| 90th | $152,600 | $73.37 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 4. Massachusetts | $103,600 |
| 5. Florida | $101,200 |
| 6. Colorado | $99,580 |
| 7. Minnesota | $99,280 |
| 8. Kentucky | $98,710 |
| 9. Alabama | $97,480 |
| 10. Washington | $94,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $47.73 ($99,280 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $99,280 against $88,720 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Minnesota ranks 7 of 39 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $101,800 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.