Wages vary by employer and area of the country. Wages also vary by the scientist's level of education and experience.
Benefits also vary by employer. Most full-time food scientists receive benefits. These include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Food scientists and technologists (SOC 19-1012)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $35.82 | $46.62 | $64.00 |
| Yearly | $74,499 | $96,981 | $133,125 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $25.73 | $35.05 | $39.05 |
| Yearly | $53,517 | $72,921 | $81,236 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $37.92 | $48.86 | $64.63 |
| Yearly | $78,884 | $101,626 | $134,439 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $37.96 | $46.64 | $69.09 |
| Yearly | $78,961 | $97,016 | $143,706 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $39.15 | $51.27 | $64.95 |
| Yearly | $81,423 | $106,626 | $135,092 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $23.18 | $35.68 | $60.22 |
| Yearly | $48,223 | $74,220 | $125,255 | |
| United States | Hourly | $33.08 | $42.65 | $56.08 |
| Yearly | $68,810 | $88,720 | $116,650 | |