How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Raleigh?
$68,590a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $32.98 an hour or $5,716 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.98
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,840Median: $68,590Highest 10%: $138,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,840 | $25.40 | |
| 25th | $68,590 | $32.98 | |
| Median | $68,590 | $32.98 | |
| 75th | $85,780 | $41.24 | |
| 90th | $138,500 | $66.57 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Raleigh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Medical Scientist | $104,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $102,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $96,560 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $90,490 |
| Geoscientist | $87,220 |
| Microbiologist | $85,010 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $84,810 |
| Epidemiologist | $84,770 |
| Chemist | $84,150 |
| School Psychologist | $83,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Raleigh?
The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $32.98 ($68,590 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Raleigh than the national average?
No: $68,590 against $88,720 nationally, 23% less.
How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $79,840, so Raleigh pays 14% less.
Where does Raleigh rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
58 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a food scientist and technologist make starting out in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,500 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.