Arizona Median
$90,450
per year
Hourly Rate
$43.49
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $88,720
State Rank
#17 of 39
state estimate
How much do Food Scientists and Technologists make in Arizona?
Food Scientists and Technologists in Arizona take home a median of $90,450 annually — roughly $43.49 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $88,720.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $55,890 while the top 10% make $134,320 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,950 and $91,240 a year.
Food Scientists and Technologists salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $55,890 | $26.87 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $80,950 | $38.92 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $90,450 | $43.49 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $91,240 | $43.87 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $134,320 | $64.58 |
|
How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 17th out of 39 states and territories for Food Scientists and Technologists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Food Scientists and Technologists salary in other states
South Carolina $108,660Missouri $105,930New Jersey $104,340Massachusetts $103,580Florida $101,160Colorado $99,580Minnesota $99,280Kentucky $98,710Alabama $97,480Washington $94,990Illinois $94,340New York $94,070California $93,950Virginia $93,590Maryland $93,330Texas $90,610Maine $89,480Rhode Island $87,970Georgia $86,050Kansas $85,130Oklahoma $84,750Arkansas $84,330Pennsylvania $83,380Wisconsin $83,020Iowa $82,010Tennessee $81,760Oregon $81,660Nevada $80,580North Carolina $79,840New Mexico $79,130Idaho $77,440Michigan $76,940Ohio $76,780Utah $73,280Nebraska $72,230South Dakota $71,330Indiana $69,350Montana $52,230
Working as Food Scientists and Technologists in Arizona
Nationally, about 13,000 people work as Food Scientists and Technologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($90,450) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Food Scientists and Technologists make in Arizona?
The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Arizona is $90,450 per year, or about $43.49 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $55,890 at the entry level to $134,320 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Food Scientists and Technologists about 2% more than the national median of $88,720. Arizona ranks 17th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Food Scientists and Technologists?
Yes on pay — Arizona pays above the national median for this occupation, at $90,450 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.