Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in New York

Food scientists and technologists in New York earn the most in New York (average $110,190 a year) and the least in Albany ($86,590), across the 4 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food scientists and technologists average at $96,840 and the median at $94,070 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $95,360.

Food Scientists and Technologists average salary by city in New York

New York$110,190
Buffalo$102,230
Rochester$92,250
Albany$86,590

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$110,190	$104,200	$81,180	$80,786	113
Buffalo	$102,230	$99,530	$76,960	$75,663	96
Rochester	$92,250	$90,040	$69,140	$69,241	97
Albany	$86,590	$82,640	$71,250	$65,589	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Food Scientists and Technologists salary in other states

Food Scientists and Technologists salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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