How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Washington?
$113,400a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $54.50 an hour or $9,446 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.50
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,010Median: $113,400Highest 10%: $160,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,010 | $30.77 | |
| 25th | $81,360 | $39.12 | |
| Median | $113,400 | $54.50 | |
| 75th | $134,200 | $64.50 | |
| 90th | $160,700 | $77.26 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $54.50 ($113,400 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $113,400 against $88,720 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Washington rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
1 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a food scientist and technologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,700 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.