How much does a food science technician make in Chicago?
$66,630a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $32.03 an hour or $5,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.03
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,860Median: $66,630Highest 10%: $104,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| 25th | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| Median | $66,630 | $32.03 | |
| 75th | $82,910 | $39.86 | |
| 90th | $104,400 | $50.19 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| St. Louis, MO | $66,230 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $137,100 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $133,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $133,300 |
| Physical Scientist | $121,700 |
| Geoscientist | $114,000 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $112,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,600 |
| Epidemiologist | $103,800 |
| Political Scientist | $103,800 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $101,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $32.03 ($66,630 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $66,630 against $52,130 nationally, 28% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,820, so Chicago pays 10% more.
Where does Chicago rank for food science technician pay?
7 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,400 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.