The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Idaho is $67,860 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,210.
Pay spans roughly $43,010 at the 10th percentile to $99,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.62 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as food scientists and technologists in Idaho.
| Median (annual) | $67,860 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.62 |
| 10th percentile | $43,010 |
| 90th percentile | $99,930 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.