How much does a food scientist and technologist make in New York?
$94,070a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in New York. That is $45.23 an hour or $7,839 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.23
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,740Median: $94,070Highest 10%: $137,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,740 | $28.24 | |
| 25th | $75,790 | $36.44 | |
| Median | $94,070 | $45.23 | |
| 75th | $113,200 | $54.43 | |
| 90th | $137,600 | $66.14 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $104,200 |
| Buffalo, NY | $99,530 |
| Rochester, NY | $90,040 |
| Albany, NY | $82,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 9. Alabama | $97,480 |
| 10. Washington | $94,990 |
| 11. Illinois | $94,340 |
| 12. New York | $94,070 |
| 13. California | $93,950 |
| 14. Virginia | $93,590 |
| 15. Maryland | $93,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $45.23 ($94,070 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $94,070 against $88,720 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
New York ranks 12 of 39 states.
Which city in New York pays food scientist and technologists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $104,200 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.