SOC 19-1012 · Idaho

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Idaho

In Idaho we have BLS pay data for food scientists and technologists in Boise only, where the average is $71,250 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the food scientists and technologists average at $74,680 and the median at $77,440 for 140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $95,360.

$71Khighest: Boise
$71Klowest: Boise
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Food Scientists and Technologists average salary by city in Idaho

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Boise$71,250$73,420$43,820$56,28698

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Food Scientists and Technologists salary by city and state

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