How much does a food science technician make in Baltimore?
$61,410a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $29.52 an hour or $5,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.52
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,320Median: $61,410Highest 10%: $72,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,320 | $22.27 | |
| 25th | $54,650 | $26.27 | |
| Median | $61,410 | $29.52 | |
| 75th | $68,250 | $32.81 | |
| 90th | $72,000 | $34.62 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,060 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $152,700 |
| Hydrologist | $138,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $124,600 |
| Chemist | $118,900 |
| School Psychologist | $114,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $108,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,900 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $99,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $29.52 ($61,410 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $61,410 against $52,130 nationally, 18% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $57,880, so Baltimore pays 6% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for food science technician pay?
14 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,000 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.