The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Rochester, MN is $93,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $99,100.
Pay spans roughly $67,730 at the 10th percentile to $123,140 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $44.84 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as food scientists and technologists in Rochester, MN.
| Median (annual) | $93,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $99,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $44.84 |
| 10th percentile | $67,730 |
| 90th percentile | $123,140 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.