Salary guide, May 2025
Product Development Scientist pay in Arizona
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The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Arizona was $90,450 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $80,950 and $91,240.
The Arizona median is $1,730 above the national median of $88,720, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about arizona?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $55,890 | $80,950 | $90,450 | $91,240 | $134,320 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26.87 | $38.92 | $43.49 | $43.86 | $64.58 |
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $52,920 | $68,810 | $88,720 | $116,650 | $145,280 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.44 | $33.08 | $42.65 | $56.08 | $69.85 |
What should you know about earlier release?
BLS May 2024 has no published row for this occupation in Arizona, so no release comparison is shown.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists, Arizona. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $85,360 | $69,790 to $104,670 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $85,930 | $70,970 to $119,990 |
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