The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $79,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $97,440.
Pay spans roughly $56,200 at the 10th percentile to $137,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.17 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as food scientists and technologists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $79,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $97,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.17 |
| 10th percentile | $56,200 |
| 90th percentile | $137,610 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.