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Food Scientists and Technologists salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Food Scientists and Technologists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $99,900 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% above the U.S. median of $88,720 and in line with the CO statewide median of $99,580. It ranks #7 of 11 metros with published figures for this job.

FOOD SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS · DENVER-AURORA-CENTENNIAL, CO · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · DENVER-AURORA-CENTENNIAL, CO · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$66,280P25$80,490MEDIAN$99,900P75$132,450P90$164,260
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$52,920P25$68,810MEDIAN$88,720P75$116,650P90$145,280
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What is the average Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Denver?

The BLS median is $99,900 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $80,490 and $132,450. The 10th percentile is $66,280 and the 90th is $164,260.

Is Denver a high-paying metro for Food Scientists and Technologists?

That is 13% above the U.S. median of $88,720 and in line with the CO statewide median of $99,580. It ranks #7 of 11 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.