Food Scientist Salary
A food scientist is responsible for researching, creating and improving food products by utilizing chemistry, physics and biotechnology. A food scientist primarily works in the food processing industry or a private research institution and averages an annual salary of $42,248 to $88,383, depending on experience.
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Entry Level
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The U.S. national average salary in 2009 for a food scientist with one to four years of experience ranged from $42,248 to $58,995, according to Payscale.com.
Mid-Level
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According to Payscale.com, the U.S. national average salary in 2009 for a food scientist with five to nine years of experience ranged from $49,619 to $76,944.
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Experienced
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The U.S. national average salary in 2009 for a food scientist with 10 to 19 years of experience ranged from $56,828 to $88,383, according to Payscale.com.
Geography
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In some larger cities, such as Dallas and Cincinnati, food scientists are paid higher salaries. According to Payscale.com, the average salary for a food scientist in 2009 ranged from $44,521 to $100,000 in Dallas and from $47,023 to $80,904 in Cincinnati.
Potential
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment outlook for food scientists is expected to increase by 9 percent from 2006 to 2016.
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