How much does a food science technician make in California?
$54,200a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in California. That is $26.06 an hour or $4,517 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.06
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 3,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,790Median: $54,200Highest 10%: $76,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,790 | $19.61 | |
| 25th | $47,080 | $22.63 | |
| Median | $54,200 | $26.06 | |
| 75th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| 90th | $76,330 | $36.70 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $64,620 |
| Napa, CA | $61,430 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,980 |
| San Jose, CA | $59,580 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $58,640 |
| Vallejo, CA | $57,630 |
| Modesto, CA | $56,220 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,410 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $53,530 |
| Salinas, CA | $52,870 |
| Chico, CA | $51,390 |
| Riverside, CA | $50,900 |
| Merced, CA | $50,750 |
| Stockton, CA | $50,390 |
| Oxnard, CA | $49,790 |
| Visalia, CA | $49,270 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,100 |
| Hanford, CA | $46,710 |
| Fresno, CA | $46,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food science technicians.
| 14. New Jersey | $56,730 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $55,690 |
| 16. New York | $55,470 |
| 17. California | $54,200 |
| 18. Georgia | $53,150 |
| 19. Michigan | $52,130 |
| 20. Mississippi | $51,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $26.06 ($54,200 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $54,200 against $52,130 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for food science technician pay?
California ranks 17 of 38 states.
Which city in California pays food science technicians the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $64,620 a year.
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.