How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Virginia?
$93,590a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Virginia. That is $45.00 an hour or $7,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.00
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,000Median: $93,590Highest 10%: $160,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,000 | $31.73 | |
| 25th | $73,970 | $35.56 | |
| Median | $93,590 | $45.00 | |
| 75th | $129,700 | $62.37 | |
| 90th | $160,700 | $77.26 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $113,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 11. Illinois | $94,340 |
| 12. New York | $94,070 |
| 13. California | $93,950 |
| 14. Virginia | $93,590 |
| 15. Maryland | $93,330 |
| 16. Texas | $90,610 |
| 17. Arizona | $90,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $45.00 ($93,590 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $93,590 against $88,720 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Virginia rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Virginia ranks 14 of 39 states.
Which city in Virginia pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $113,400 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.