Food Scientists
Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to analyze foods.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well above the statewide median $40.50 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Below statewide average
Growth rate: 6.7% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Bachelor's degree is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Product Development Manager Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager) Food Technologist See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Food Scientists *
U S |
$31.04 | $39.87 | $51.33 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$34.27 | $40.5 | $53.14 |
Central Minnesota |
$28.71 | $38.83 | $44.04 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$30.85 | $38.8 | $54.15 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$35.34 | $44.63 | $53.47 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$26.48 | $33.88 | $48.19 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$40.64 | $53.14 | $62.8 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 740 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Food Scientists most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Food Manufacturing
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Educational Services
- Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
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