How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Pennsylvania?
$83,380a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Pennsylvania. That is $40.09 an hour or $6,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.09
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,460Median: $83,380Highest 10%: $120,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,460 | $26.18 | |
| 25th | $64,460 | $30.99 | |
| Median | $83,380 | $40.09 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.67 | |
| 90th | $120,700 | $58.04 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $96,210 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $92,690 |
| Lancaster, PA | $86,320 |
| Allentown, PA | $75,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 21. Kansas | $85,130 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $84,750 |
| 23. Arkansas | $84,330 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $83,380 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $83,020 |
| 26. Iowa | $82,010 |
| 27. Tennessee | $81,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $40.09 ($83,380 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $83,380 against $88,720 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 24 of 39 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $96,210 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.