The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $66,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,700.
Pay spans roughly $47,840 at the 10th percentile to $99,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.83 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as food scientists and technologists in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD.
| Median (annual) | $66,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.83 |
| 10th percentile | $47,840 |
| 90th percentile | $99,950 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.