How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Ohio?
$76,780a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Ohio. That is $36.91 an hour or $6,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.91
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,870Median: $76,780Highest 10%: $121,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 25th | $49,670 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $76,780 | $36.91 | |
| 75th | $95,140 | $45.74 | |
| 90th | $121,800 | $58.57 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $90,210 |
| Columbus, OH | $79,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 31. New Mexico | $79,130 |
| 32. Idaho | $77,440 |
| 33. Michigan | $76,940 |
| 34. Ohio | $76,780 |
| 35. Utah | $73,280 |
| 36. Nebraska | $72,230 |
| 37. South Dakota | $71,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $36.91 ($76,780 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $76,780 against $88,720 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Ohio rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Ohio ranks 34 of 39 states.
Which city in Ohio pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $90,210 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.