How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Utah?
$73,280a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Utah. That is $35.23 an hour or $6,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.23
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,200Median: $73,280Highest 10%: $126,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,200 | $25.58 | |
| 25th | $61,520 | $29.58 | |
| Median | $73,280 | $35.23 | |
| 75th | $111,500 | $53.62 | |
| 90th | $126,400 | $60.77 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $73,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 32. Idaho | $77,440 |
| 33. Michigan | $76,940 |
| 34. Ohio | $76,780 |
| 35. Utah | $73,280 |
| 36. Nebraska | $72,230 |
| 37. South Dakota | $71,330 |
| 38. Indiana | $69,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $35.23 ($73,280 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $73,280 against $88,720 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Utah rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Utah ranks 35 of 39 states.
Which city in Utah pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $73,280 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.