The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in New Jersey is $102,630 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $105,490.
Pay spans roughly $61,220 at the 10th percentile to $157,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $49.34 per hour. An estimated 880 people work as food scientists and technologists in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $102,630 |
| Mean (annual) | $105,490 |
| Median (hourly) | $49.34 |
| 10th percentile | $61,220 |
| 90th percentile | $157,850 |
| Employment | 880 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.