Food Scientists and Technologists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $152,600 or more. The middle half of food scientists and technologists in Minneapolis earn between $83,370 and $134,370.
- $67K10th
- $83K25th
- $102KMedian
- $134K75th
- $153K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,960 | $9,163 | $52.87 |
| Median | $101,760 | $8,480 | $48.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,370 | $6,948 | $40.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,370 | $11,198 | $64.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Food scientists and technologists in Minneapolis earn 6% more than the Minnesota average ($103,960) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($95,360). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $88,720.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $109,960 | $101,760 | $66,730 | $152,600 | 440 |
| Minnesota | $103,960 | $99,280 | $61,360 | $152,600 | 670 |
| United States | $95,360 | $88,720 | $52,920 | $145,280 | 13,060 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Scientists and Technologists salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $109,960, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $80,233 a year, or $6,686 a month and $3,086 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $81,168 | $6,764 |
| Working in MN | $80,233 | $6,686 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for food scientists and technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $109,960 buys what about $104,902 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Scientists and Technologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Madison, WI$78,900
- Sioux City, IA$83,260
- Des Moines, IA$80,250
- Omaha, NE$95,100
- Milwaukee, WI$94,160
- Lincoln, NE$61,830
Highest-paying cities for food scientists and technologists
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($120,200).
- Boston, MA$120,200
- San Jose, CA$117,020
- Washington, DC$113,320
- San Francisco, CA$110,580
- New York, NY$110,190
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Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do food scientists and technologists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$52.86 an hour on average, and $48.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food scientists and technologists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food scientists and technologists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $80,233 a year ($6,686 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,960. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do food scientists and technologists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($95,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1012; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.65, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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