Food Scientists and Technologists in California
SOC 19-1012 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
2,210Jobs in California
$97,980Mean annual wage
13th of 39Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,060 | $28.88 |
| 25th percentile | $74,660 | $35.89 |
| Median (50th) | $93,950 | $45.17 |
| 75th percentile | $120,100 | $57.74 |
| 90th percentile | $140,810 | $67.70 |
| Mean | $97,980 | $47.11 |
Across 39 states with a published mean, the highest are Massachusetts ($116,780), New Jersey ($112,340), South Carolina ($111,910); the lowest are Montana ($57,790), Indiana ($72,490), Idaho ($74,680). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,210 | $97,980 | $93,950 |
| Arizona | n/a | $89,580 | $90,450 |
| Nevada | 50 | $82,220 | $80,580 |
| Oregon | 270 | $84,820 | $81,660 |