SALARIES · 3 POSTED PAY RANGES
Food Scientist salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Food Scientist roles in United States, updated Oct 1, 2026.
- Median base pay$37.50/hr$78,000 a year full-time
- Typical range$37.50–$51.80/hrMiddle half of postings
- Top 10%$51.83/hrand above
- Postings3with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Food Scientist postings in United States
- Senior Food ScientistTyson Foods · Springdale, AR · $25.00–$50.00/hr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
- Food ScientistTyson Foods · Springdale, AR · $25.00–$50.00/hr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
- Food Scientist IIThe Wonderful Company · United States · $91K–$125K/yr · Posted Jun 24, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Food Scientist make in United States?
The median posted base pay for Food Scientist jobs in United States is $37.50/hr ($78K/yr), from 3 job postings with pay at 2 companies.
What is the typical Food Scientist pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $37.50–$51.80/hr. The top 10% list $108K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $78K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Food Scientist jobs?
The median here is $37.50/hr ($78K/yr), against $37.50/hr ($78K/yr) across all 3 postings for the role.
How many Food Scientist jobs in United States list pay?
3 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.