How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Texas?
$90,610a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Texas. That is $43.56 an hour or $7,551 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.56
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,810Median: $90,610Highest 10%: $136,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,810 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| Median | $90,610 | $43.56 | |
| 75th | $107,600 | $51.74 | |
| 90th | $136,100 | $65.43 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Antonio, TX | $98,220 |
| Austin, TX | $95,030 |
| Dallas, TX | $93,670 |
| Houston, TX | $88,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 13. California | $93,950 |
| 14. Virginia | $93,590 |
| 15. Maryland | $93,330 |
| 16. Texas | $90,610 |
| 17. Arizona | $90,450 |
| 18. Maine | $89,480 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $87,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $43.56 ($90,610 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $90,610 against $88,720 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Texas rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Texas ranks 16 of 39 states.
Which city in Texas pays food scientist and technologists the most?
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, with a median of $98,220 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.