Food Scientist salary in Philadelphia, PA
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Souderton, Camden, Bristol, Blue Bell, Eddystone.
Also listed as: Food Technologist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $81,544 |
| 25th | $83,720 |
| 50th (median) | $93,500 |
| 75th | $116,611 |
| 90th | $126,550 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2021 | $89,690 | $60,950 | $94,847 | 11 |
| FY2022 | $66,560 | $65,042 | $82,368 | 13 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2024 | $92,500 | $64,896 | $95,011 | 10 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 6 |
Cost of living
Philadelphia's median Food Scientist salary of $93,500 is worth about $91,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Philadelphia = 102.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Food Scientists and Technologists in the Philadelphia, PA area earned a median of $96,210 in May 2025 (230 employed). The H-1B median here is $93,500, 3% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Jbs Souderton | too few | 2 |
| Vadilal Industries(Usa) | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.