How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Tennessee?
$81,760a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Tennessee. That is $39.31 an hour or $6,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.31
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,660Median: $81,760Highest 10%: $105,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,660 | $31.09 | |
| 25th | $69,150 | $33.25 | |
| Median | $81,760 | $39.31 | |
| 75th | $95,210 | $45.77 | |
| 90th | $105,700 | $50.80 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 24. Pennsylvania | $83,380 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $83,020 |
| 26. Iowa | $82,010 |
| 27. Tennessee | $81,760 |
| 28. Oregon | $81,660 |
| 29. Nevada | $80,580 |
| 30. North Carolina | $79,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $39.31 ($81,760 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $81,760 against $88,720 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Tennessee ranks 27 of 39 states.
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.