Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Food Scientists and Technologists

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1South Carolina$108,660
  2. 2Missouri$105,930
  3. 3New Jersey$104,340
  4. 4Massachusetts$103,580
  5. 5Florida$101,160
  6. 6Colorado$99,580
  7. 7Minnesota$99,280
  8. 8Kentucky$98,710
  9. 9Alabama$97,480
  10. 10Washington$94,990
  11. 11Illinois$94,340
  12. 12New York$94,070
  13. 13California$93,950
  14. 14Virginia$93,590
  15. 15Maryland$93,330