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Food Scientists and Technologists in Mississippi

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Food Scientists and Technologists in Mississippi

Want to work in Mississippi as a Food Scientist or Technologist? Read this first!

11.1% Jobs Projection
10 Job Openings
  • Projected employment for Food Scientists and Technologists in Mississippi is growing faster than average.

How Many Food Scientists and Technologists Work in Mississippi?

There were 40 Food Scientists and Technologists employed in this state in 2017.

Job Projections for Mississippi

Jobs for Food Scientists and Technologists in this state are growing at a rate of 11.1% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 5.9%.

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Mississippi Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 10 annual job openings, and 100 total jobs in 2026 for Food Scientists and Technologists in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 1,800 annual jobs and 18,000 total jobs in 2026.

What do Food Scientists and Technologists Make in Mississippi?

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $18.03 an hour.

Top Mississippi Metros for Food Scientists and Technologists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Food Scientists and Technologists.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Memphis, TN-MS-AR 40 $53,460

Top States for Food Scientists and Technologists Employment

View the list below to see where most Food Scientists and Technologists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 2,240 $64,200
New Jersey 1,180 $71,610
Illinois 760 $84,280
Ohio 640 $68,500
Georgia 630 $61,970
Texas 620 $70,050
Maryland 550 $78,250
Minnesota 510 $77,640
Wisconsin 500 $59,040
New York 480 $53,760
Indiana 390 $58,980
Pennsylvania 340 $72,690
Iowa 320 $60,630
Nebraska 300 $68,100
Massachusetts 290 $83,770
Kansas 280 $69,900
Oregon 240 $61,750
Missouri 200 $59,320
Arkansas 190 $79,980
Florida 180 $83,210

Below are the states where Food Scientists and Technologists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $97,160
Illinois $84,280
Massachusetts $83,770
Florida $83,210
Vermont $82,320
Arkansas $79,980
Maryland $78,250
Minnesota $77,640
Connecticut $73,530
Pennsylvania $72,690

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