How much does a food science technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $25.06 an hour or $4,344 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.06
- Average (mean)
- $56,660
- Jobs
- 14,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,820 | $19.14 | |
| 25th | $46,020 | $22.13 | |
| Median | $52,130 | $25.06 | |
| 75th | $63,270 | $30.42 | |
| 90th | $78,820 | $37.89 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Virginia | $65,360 |
| Kentucky | $64,770 |
| Washington | $62,070 |
| Vermont | $60,980 |
| Illinois | $60,820 |
| Missouri | $59,570 |
| Nevada | $59,070 |
| Colorado | $58,540 |
| Florida | $58,500 |
| Minnesota | $57,940 |
| Maryland | $57,880 |
| Ohio | $57,060 |
| Massachusetts | $56,850 |
| New Jersey | $56,730 |
| Wisconsin | $55,690 |
| New York | $55,470 |
| California | $54,200 |
| Georgia | $53,150 |
| Michigan | $52,130 |
| Mississippi | $51,460 |
| Iowa | $50,740 |
| Oregon | $50,590 |
| Connecticut | $49,700 |
| Idaho | $48,980 |
| South Dakota | $48,760 |
| North Carolina | $48,640 |
| Nebraska | $48,530 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,060 |
| Texas | $47,760 |
| Oklahoma | $47,240 |
| Arkansas | $46,810 |
| New Mexico | $46,500 |
| Utah | $45,110 |
| Indiana | $44,630 |
| Louisiana | $44,310 |
| Alabama | $40,940 |
| Kansas | $39,930 |
| South Carolina | $39,480 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $86,300 |
| Louisville, KY | $84,320 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $83,030 |
| Seattle, WA | $79,850 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $73,030 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $72,950 |
| Chicago, IL | $66,630 |
| St. Louis, MO | $66,230 |
| Sacramento, CA | $64,620 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,480 |
| Boston, MA | $63,160 |
| Buffalo, NY | $61,870 |
| Napa, CA | $61,430 |
| Baltimore, MD | $61,410 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,980 |
In other countries
Food Science Technician belongs to the international group "Agricultural technicians".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Agricultural Technician$49,630
- Biological Technician$57,510
- Chemical Technician$60,390
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$55,090
- Geological Technician$53,350
- Hydrologic Technician$64,790
- Nuclear Technician$110,200
- Social Science Research Assistant$61,990
- Forest and Conservation Technician$54,560
- Forensic Science Technician$72,060
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $25.06 ($52,130 a year).
How much does a food science technician make a month?
About $4,344 a month before tax, based on a median of $52,130 a year.
How much does a food science technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,820 or less a year ($19.14 an hour); the top 10% make $78,820 or more.
Which state pays food science technicians the most?
Virginia, with a median of $65,360 a year, followed by Kentucky ($64,770) and Washington ($62,070).
Which city pays food science technicians the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $86,300 a year.
How many food science technicians are there in the United States?
About 14,600 people work as food science technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.