What are the main factors that influence a Food Technologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Food Technologist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Food Technologist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Food Technologist's salary?

A Food Technologist's salary grows with experience: a Food Technologist (0-2 years)earns $71,850, a Food Scientist II (2-4 years)earns $84,815, a Food Scientist III (4-7 years)earns $102,512, a Food Scientist IV (7+ years)earns $130,379,

What are the highest paying states for a Food Technologist?

Food Technologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Food Technologist roles are District of Columbia $78,138, California $77,842, Massachusetts $76,804. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Food Technologist roles make?

Salaries for Food Technologist level roles vary by specialization: Food and Beverage Technologist IV: $128,800; Food Scientist IV: $128,795; Food and Beverage Technologist III: $101,300; Food Scientist III: $101,267; Food and Beverage Technologist II: $83,800.

Food Technologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Food Technologist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Food Technologist in Delaware is $71,469 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Food Technologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,462
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,989 to $77,746
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,999

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Food Technologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,746	$6,479	$1,495	$37
Average	$71,469	$5,956	$1,374	$34
25th Percentile	$65,989	$5,499	$1,269	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Food Technologist Salaries

A Food Technologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Food Technologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Food Technologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,138.
California: $77,842.
Massachusetts: $76,804.

District of Columbia $78,138 California $77,842 Massachusetts $76,804 Washington $76,522 New Jersey $76,494 Alaska $76,395 Connecticut $75,421 New York $75,026

Hawaii $73,763 Rhode Island $73,170 Maryland $72,768 Minnesota $72,217 Colorado $72,005 Illinois $71,935 Oregon $71,667 Delaware $71,469

New Hampshire $71,345 Virginia $71,067 Pennsylvania $70,255 Nevada $69,846 North Dakota $69,712 Michigan $69,500 Wisconsin $69,422 Vermont $69,267

Texas $68,837 Maine $68,808 Arizona $68,766 Ohio $68,717 Georgia $68,067 Indiana $67,743 Wyoming $67,679 Utah $67,581

Iowa $67,538 Kansas $67,199 Louisiana $67,101 North Carolina $67,065 Missouri $67,051 Florida $66,776 Montana $66,628 Nebraska $66,487

Kentucky $66,409 South Carolina $66,127 Tennessee $65,950 Idaho $65,880 New Mexico $65,365 Oklahoma $65,252 Alabama $64,835 South Dakota $64,137

Arkansas $63,755 West Virginia $63,551 Mississippi $62,937

Top Paying Cities for Food Technologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $71,147
Little Creek: $71,668
Magnolia: $71,565

Lincoln, DE $71,147 Little Creek, DE $71,668 Magnolia, DE $71,565 Milford, DE $71,328 Marydel, DE $71,445 Millsboro, DE $70,849 Millville, DE $70,958 Milton, DE $71,081

Nassau, DE $71,132 Ocean View, DE $70,946 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,082 Seaford, DE $71,123 Selbyville, DE $70,828 Smyrna, DE $71,717 Viola, DE $71,387 Woodside, DE $71,579

Bear, DE $71,414 Newark, DE $71,387 Claymont, DE $71,533 Delaware City, DE $71,458 Hockessin, DE $71,381 Kirkwood, DE $71,445 Middletown, DE $71,473 Montchanin, DE $71,397

New Castle, DE $71,408 Odessa, DE $71,508 Port Penn, DE $71,556 Rockland, DE $71,404 Saint Georges, DE $71,450 Townsend, DE $71,560 Winterthur, DE $71,413 Lewes, DE $71,108

Wilmington, DE $71,384 Dover, DE $71,668 Dover Afb, DE $71,291 Bethany Beach, DE $70,871 Bethel, DE $70,945 Bridgeville, DE $71,112 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,466 Cheswold, DE $71,645

Clayton, DE $71,647 Dagsboro, DE $70,822 Delmar, DE $70,708 Ellendale, DE $70,923 Felton, DE $71,322 Fenwick Island, DE $70,837 Frankford, DE $70,714 Frederica, DE $71,393

Georgetown, DE $70,795 Greenwood, DE $71,123 Harbeson, DE $70,871 Harrington, DE $71,232 Hartly, DE $71,454 Houston, DE $71,130 Kenton, DE $71,650 Laurel, DE $70,753

Yorklyn, DE $71,402

Food Technologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Food Technologist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Food Technologist positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Food Technologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Food Technologist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$92,910	$45.0	30%
MFG Durable	$85,763	$41.0	20%
Chemicals	$78,616	$38.0	10%

Food Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Food Technologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$65,989

Average $71,469/year

$77,746

$5,499

Average $5,956/month

$6,479

$1,269

Average $1,374/week

$1,495

$32

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,746	$6,479	$1,495	$37
Average	$71,469	$5,956	$1,374	$34
25th Percentile	$65,989	$5,499	$1,269	$32

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