How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Seattle?
$100,000a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $48.08 an hour or $8,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.08
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,380Median: $100,000Highest 10%: $163,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,380 | $28.55 | |
| 25th | $79,450 | $38.20 | |
| Median | $100,000 | $48.08 | |
| 75th | $121,800 | $58.56 | |
| 90th | $163,500 | $78.62 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists.
| Portland, OR | $80,050 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $48.08 ($100,000 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $100,000 against $88,720 nationally, 13% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $94,990, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
12 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a food scientist and technologist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,500 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.