The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Columbus, OH is $59,520 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,820.
Pay spans roughly $46,010 at the 10th percentile to $127,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.62 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as food scientists and technologists in Columbus, OH.
| Median (annual) | $59,520 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.62 |
| 10th percentile | $46,010 |
| 90th percentile | $127,100 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.