The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Modesto, CA is $81,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $90,160.
Pay spans roughly $48,830 at the 10th percentile to $133,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.30 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as food scientists and technologists in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $81,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $90,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.30 |
| 10th percentile | $48,830 |
| 90th percentile | $133,930 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.