Food Scientists and Technologists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$85,310
↑ 46.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Food Scientists and Technologists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Food Scientists and Technologists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 46.2% since 2011 ($58,340 → $85,310)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $85,310
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -0%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,310 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $82,090 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $79,860 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $78,340 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | $73,450 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | $68,970 | +5.6% |
| 2018 | $65,300 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | $63,660 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | $63,950 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | $65,840 | +7.1% |
| 2014 | $61,480 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | $59,630 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | $58,070 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | $58,340 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.