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SOC 19-1012·Life, Physical & Social Science
Food Scientists and Technologists
Median wage
$98,313
10-yr outlook
0.0%by 2032
Openings / year
90
Workers in NY
880
How pay grows with experience
Food Scientists and Technologists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $69,504 |
| Median (typical) | $98,313 |
| Experienced | $116,532 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Food Scientists and Technologists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $102,515 |
| Long Island | $102,515 |
| New York City | $102,514 |
| Mohawk Valley | $99,007 |
| Western New York | $94,854 |
| Central New York | $91,640 |
| Finger Lakes | $83,072 |
| North Country | $82,461 |
| Capital Region | $81,906 |
| Southern Tier | $68,090 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Life, Physical & Social Science) and pay more than a Food Scientists and Technologists. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- School Psychologists$102,008 median (+$3,695)
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$102,630 median (+$4,317)
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$105,357 median (+$7,043) · +18.4% by 2032
- Psychologists, All Other$116,825 median (+$18,512) · +13.7% by 2032
- Physical Scientists, All Other$117,543 median (+$19,230) · +16.9% by 2032
- Materials Scientists$128,897 median (+$30,584) · +5.9% by 2032
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