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 | $31.99 | $41.75 | $52.45 |
| Yearly | $66,525 | $86,827 | $109,088 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $32.95 | $41.97 | $56.09 |
| Yearly | $68,533 | $87,294 | $116,676 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $31.93 | $42.26 | $54.80 |
| Yearly | $66,433 | $87,886 | $113,974 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $32.35 | $39.25 | $49.34 |
| Yearly | $67,284 | $81,641 | $102,622 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $50.45 | $56.36 | $88.07 |
| Yearly | $104,937 | $117,230 | $183,180 | |
| United States | Hourly | $30.76 | $39.47 | $50.79 |
| Yearly | $63,980 | $82,090 | $105,640 | |