How much does a food scientist and technologist make in St. Louis?
$108,200a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $52.02 an hour or $9,017 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.02
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,500Median: $108,200Highest 10%: $169,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,500 | $30.53 | |
| 25th | $78,640 | $37.81 | |
| Median | $108,200 | $52.02 | |
| 75th | $135,900 | $65.33 | |
| 90th | $169,300 | $81.38 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists.
| Kansas City, MO | $105,400 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $105,000 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,300 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $94,010 |
| Microbiologist | $89,630 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,440 |
| Chemist | $86,690 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $80,270 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $79,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $52.02 ($108,200 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $108,200 against $88,720 nationally, 22% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $105,900, so St. Louis pays 2% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
3 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a food scientist and technologist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,300 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.