Food Scientists and Technologists in California
Local pay for food scientists and technologists in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 19-1012
$93,950
median pay, California
2,210
employed in California
+5.9%
vs U.S. median
+6.5%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What food scientists and technologists earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of food scientists and technologists in California earn between $74,660 and $120,100 a year; the U.S. median is $88,720.
$60,060
P10
$74,660
P25
$93,950
MEDIAN
$120,100
P75
$140,810
P90
Pay by metro in California
$110,810
$98,930
$96,430
$93,750
$91,060
$90,080
$90,040
$89,050
$40k $110k $180k