How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Providence?
$86,150a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $41.42 an hour or $7,179 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.42
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,610Median: $86,150Highest 10%: $111,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,610 | $30.58 | |
| 25th | $77,730 | $37.37 | |
| Median | $86,150 | $41.42 | |
| 75th | $90,000 | $43.27 | |
| 90th | $111,300 | $53.50 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $180,500 |
| Physicist | $155,200 |
| Psychologist | $131,300 |
| Geoscientist | $120,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,900 |
| Medical Scientist | $106,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,800 |
| Chemist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $41.42 ($86,150 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $86,150 against $88,720 nationally, 3% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $87,970, so Providence pays 2% less.
Where does Providence rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
37 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a food scientist and technologist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,300 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.