How much does a food science technician make in Atlanta?
$52,690a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $25.33 an hour or $4,391 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.33
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,550Median: $52,690Highest 10%: $80,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,550 | $15.65 | |
| 25th | $39,730 | $19.10 | |
| Median | $52,690 | $25.33 | |
| 75th | $80,620 | $38.76 | |
| 90th | $80,770 | $38.83 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,700 |
| Economist | $122,600 |
| Microbiologist | $109,300 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $103,100 |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 |
| Chemist | $97,930 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $25.33 ($52,690 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $52,690 against $52,130 nationally, 1% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $53,150, so Atlanta pays 1% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for food science technician pay?
36 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,770 or more.
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.