How much does a food science technician make in Buffalo?
$61,870a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,240Median: $61,870Highest 10%: $62,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,240 | $24.63 | |
| 25th | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| Median | $61,870 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $62,300 | $29.95 | |
| 90th | $62,380 | $29.99 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| New York, NY | $60,020 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,400 |
| Medical Scientist | $101,400 |
| Biological Scientist | $100,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $100,200 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $99,530 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $94,370 |
| Chemist | $84,510 |
| School Psychologist | $83,300 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $82,270 |
| Geoscientist | $81,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $29.75 ($61,870 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $61,870 against $52,130 nationally, 19% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $55,470, so Buffalo pays 12% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for food science technician pay?
12 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,380 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.