How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Wisconsin?
$83,020a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Wisconsin. That is $39.91 an hour or $6,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.91
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,410Median: $83,020Highest 10%: $131,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,410 | $27.60 | |
| 25th | $66,860 | $32.14 | |
| Median | $83,020 | $39.91 | |
| 75th | $107,000 | $51.44 | |
| 90th | $131,800 | $63.38 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,800 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $86,230 |
| Madison, WI | $66,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 22. Oklahoma | $84,750 |
| 23. Arkansas | $84,330 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $83,380 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $83,020 |
| 26. Iowa | $82,010 |
| 27. Tennessee | $81,760 |
| 28. Oregon | $81,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $39.91 ($83,020 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $83,020 against $88,720 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 25 of 39 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $101,800 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.