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Occupation ยท SOC 19-1012

Food Scientists and Technologists: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of food scientists and technologists typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 14,370 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $85,310 ($41.02 an hour).

US employment

14,370

Median annual wage

$85,310

Mean annual wage

$92,190

Median hourly wage

$41.02

Education and training

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

4

Considerable preparation

Entry level

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,740$82,430 (+96.6%)4Bachelor's degree
Industrial Engineers$101,140$15,830 (+18.6%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California2,350
  2. 2. New Jersey880
  3. 3. New York880
  4. 4. Texas780
  5. 5. Illinois720
  6. 6. Georgia680
  7. 7. Missouri610
  8. 8. Wisconsin510
  9. 9. Michigan430
  10. 10. Pennsylvania430

States that pay the most

  1. 1. New Jersey$102,630
  2. 2. District of Columbia$102,500
  3. 3. Missouri$101,570
  4. 4. Alabama$99,170
  5. 5. Massachusetts$99,140
  6. 6. Washington$96,020
  7. 7. New York$95,710
  8. 8. Minnesota$94,360
  9. 9. Florida$92,760
  10. 10. Texas$92,740

Median annual wage. Based on 37 states and territories with published figures.

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