How much does a food science technician make in Cincinnati?
$64,480a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $31.00 an hour or $5,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.00
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,010Median: $64,480Highest 10%: $85,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,010 | $19.72 | |
| 25th | $54,260 | $26.09 | |
| Median | $64,480 | $31.00 | |
| 75th | $73,950 | $35.55 | |
| 90th | $85,530 | $41.12 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $185,400 |
| Physicist | $142,200 |
| Physical Scientist | $120,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $107,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $107,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $100,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $98,550 |
| Medical Scientist | $96,190 |
| Chemist | $96,170 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $93,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $31.00 ($64,480 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $64,480 against $52,130 nationally, 24% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $57,060, so Cincinnati pays 13% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for food science technician pay?
10 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,530 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.