Salary guide, May 2025
Product Development Scientist pay in Rhode Island
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The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Rhode Island was $87,970 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $78,560 and $89,990.
The Rhode Island median is $750 below 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 rhode Island?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $65,580 | $78,560 | $87,970 | $89,990 | $100,590 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31.53 | $37.77 | $42.29 | $43.27 | $48.36 |
BLS estimated 40 workers employed in this occupation in Rhode Island. Location quotient: 1.03.
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 two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| May 2025 | $78,560 | $87,970 | $89,990 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists, Rhode Island. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $86,150 | $77,730 to $90,000 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,580 | $92,080 to $157,100 |
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