The average salary for Agricultural and Food Scientists in the United States is around $81250 per year.
In the United States, Agricultural and Food Scientists earn an average hourly wage of $39.06 and a mean annual wage of $81250.
$39.06
$81250
For Agricultural and Food Scientists positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $20.7 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $26.69 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $36.03, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $47.97. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $62.26 hourly.
When considering annual wages for Agricultural and Food Scientists roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $43060 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $55510 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $74940. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $99780, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $129490 per year.
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$43060
$26.69
$55510
$36.03
$74940
$47.97
$99780
$62.26
$129490
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)