Food Scientists and Technologists in New Jersey
Local pay for food scientists and technologists in New Jersey, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 19-1012
$104,340
median pay, New Jersey
630
employed in New Jersey
+17.6%
vs U.S. median
+6.5%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What food scientists and technologists earn in New Jersey
New Jersey · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of food scientists and technologists in New Jersey earn between $80,020 and $132,150 a year; the U.S. median is $88,720.
$64,330
P10
$80,020
P25
$104,340
MEDIAN
$132,150
P75
$167,470
P90