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Food Scientists and Technologists in District of Columbia

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$97,160 Median Salary
  • Food Scientists and Technologists in District of Columbia earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Food Scientists and Technologists Work in District of Columbia?

There were 60 Food Scientists and Technologists employed in this state in 2017.

What do Food Scientists and Technologists Make in District of Columbia?

In 2018 wages for Food Scientists and Technologists ranged from $64,940 to $131,670 with $97,160 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $31.22 to $63.3. The median hourly rate was $46.71.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $45.57 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $1.14.

The median salary in District of Columbia is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top District of Columbia Metros for Food Scientists and Technologists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Food Scientists and Technologists.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 270 $82,650

Top States for Food Scientists and Technologists Employment

The table below shows the states where most Food Scientists and Technologists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 2,240 $64,200
New Jersey 1,180 $71,610
Illinois 760 $84,280
Ohio 640 $68,500
Georgia 630 $61,970
Texas 620 $70,050
Maryland 550 $78,250
Minnesota 510 $77,640
Wisconsin 500 $59,040
New York 480 $53,760
Indiana 390 $58,980
Pennsylvania 340 $72,690
Iowa 320 $60,630
Nebraska 300 $68,100
Massachusetts 290 $83,770
Kansas 280 $69,900
Oregon 240 $61,750
Missouri 200 $59,320
Arkansas 190 $79,980
Florida 180 $83,210

Below are the states where Food Scientists and Technologists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $97,160
Illinois $84,280
Massachusetts $83,770
Florida $83,210
Vermont $82,320
Arkansas $79,980
Maryland $78,250
Minnesota $77,640
Connecticut $73,530
Pennsylvania $72,690

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