Food Scientists and Technologists salary
in St. Louis, MO-IL
Food Scientists and Technologists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro earn a median of $108,200 a year, based on BLS estimates for 270 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% above the U.S. median of $88,720 and 2% above the MO statewide median of $105,930. It ranks #1 of 11 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Food Scientists and Technologists salary in St. Louis?
The BLS median is $108,200 a year (May 2025). Half of the 270 jobs pay between $78,640 and $135,890. The 10th percentile is $63,500 and the 90th is $169,280.
Is St. Louis a high-paying metro for Food Scientists and Technologists?
That is 22% above the U.S. median of $88,720 and 2% above the MO statewide median of $105,930. It ranks #1 of 11 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.