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Food Scientists and Technologists in Tennessee

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Food Scientists and Technologists in Tennessee

Is Tennessee a good place for you to work as a Food Scientist or Technologist?

5.0% Jobs Projection
$54,020 Median Salary
20 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Food Scientists and Technologists in Tennessee are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Food Scientists and Technologists in Tennessee earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Food Scientists and Technologists Work in Tennessee?

In 2018, there were 120 Food Scientists and Technologists working in the state.

There were 120 Food Scientists and Technologists employed in this state in 2017.

The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.

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The typical state has 200 Food Scientists and Technologists working in it, which means Tennessee has fewer Food Scientists and Technologists than average.

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Job Projections for Tennessee

Jobs for Food Scientists and Technologists in this state are growing at a rate of 5.0% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 5.9%.

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Tennessee Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 210 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 Tennessee?

In 2018 wages for Food Scientists and Technologists ranged from $32,260 to $102,990 with $54,020 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.51 to $49.51. The median hourly rate was $25.97.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $19.37 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $6.60.

The median salary in Tennessee is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Tennessee 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
Knoxville, TN 30 $60,470

Top States for Food Scientists and Technologists Employment

The table below shows the states 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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