1999 IFT Membership Employment & Salary Survey

Members of the Institute of Food Technologists earned a median salary of $65,000 in late 1999, $5,000 higher than in 1997, an 8.3% increase. Median salaries increased for all degree levels—BS, MS, PhD, and MBA—but women still generally make less than men.

These are some of the findings from the most recent IFT Membership Employment & Salary Survey, which is conducted every two years under the sponsorship of the IFT Employment Committee.

The 24-question survey was mailed to Members and Professi…