Food Scientists and Technologists pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $165,820 or more. The middle half of food scientists and technologists in New York earn between $81,180 and $130,870.
- $65K10th
- $81K25th
- $104KMedian
- $131K75th
- $166K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,190 | $9,182 | $52.98 |
| Median | $104,200 | $8,683 | $50.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,180 | $6,765 | $39.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,870 | $10,906 | $62.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Food scientists and technologists in New York earn 14% more than the New York State average ($96,840) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($95,360). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $88,720.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $110,190 | $104,200 | $64,510 | $165,820 | 730 |
| New York State | $96,840 | $94,070 | $58,740 | $137,570 | 660 |
| 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 New York
On the average salary of $110,190, a single filer in New York takes home about $80,786 a year, or $6,732 a month and $3,107 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $81,520 | $6,793 |
| Working in NY | $80,786 | $6,732 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for food scientists and technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $110,190 buys what about $97,892 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Scientists and Technologists salary in other New York cities
New York ranks 1st of 4 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 New York: questions
How much do food scientists and technologists make an hour in New York?
$52.98 an hour on average, and $50.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food scientists and technologists salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food scientists and technologists take-home pay in New York?
About $80,786 a year ($6,732 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,190. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do food scientists and technologists earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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