How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Rhode Island?
$87,970a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Rhode Island. That is $42.29 an hour or $7,331 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.29
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,580Median: $87,970Highest 10%: $100,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,580 | $31.53 | |
| 25th | $78,560 | $37.77 | |
| Median | $87,970 | $42.29 | |
| 75th | $89,990 | $43.26 | |
| 90th | $100,600 | $48.36 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $86,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 16. Texas | $90,610 |
| 17. Arizona | $90,450 |
| 18. Maine | $89,480 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $87,970 |
| 20. Georgia | $86,050 |
| 21. Kansas | $85,130 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $84,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $42.29 ($87,970 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $87,970 against $88,720 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 19 of 39 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $86,150 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.