Food Scientists and Technologists in Texas
SOC 19-1012 · Life, Physical, and Social Science
840Jobs in Texas
$90,910Mean annual wage
18th of 39Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,810 | $22.51 |
| 25th percentile | $63,330 | $30.45 |
| Median (50th) | $90,610 | $43.56 |
| 75th percentile | $107,610 | $51.73 |
| 90th percentile | $136,100 | $65.43 |
| Mean | $90,910 | $43.71 |
Across 39 states with a published mean, the highest are Massachusetts ($116,780), New Jersey ($112,340), South Carolina ($111,910); the lowest are Montana ($57,790), Indiana ($72,490), Idaho ($74,680). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 840 | $90,910 | $90,610 |
| Arkansas | 310 | $98,310 | $84,330 |
| Louisiana | — | — | — |
| New Mexico | 30 | $76,070 | $79,130 |
| Oklahoma | 50 | $90,900 | $84,750 |
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