Salary guide, May 2025
Product Development Scientist pay in Maine
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The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Maine was $89,480 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $63,560 and $107,010.
The Maine median is $760 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 maine?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $56,300 | $63,560 | $89,480 | $107,010 | $122,480 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $27.07 | $30.56 | $43.02 | $51.45 | $58.88 |
BLS estimated 30 workers employed in this occupation in Maine. Location quotient: 0.58.
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 Maine, 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, Maine. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,580 | $92,080 to $157,100 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $86,150 | $77,730 to $90,000 |
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