How much does a food science technician make in Dallas?
$49,460a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $23.78 an hour or $4,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.78
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,370Median: $49,460Highest 10%: $73,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $41,810 | $20.10 | |
| Median | $49,460 | $23.78 | |
| 75th | $54,120 | $26.02 | |
| 90th | $73,050 | $35.12 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| Houston, TX | $49,280 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $133,600 |
| Geoscientist | $132,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $130,700 |
| Economist | $122,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,400 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,670 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $92,790 |
| Life Scientist | $89,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $23.78 ($49,460 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $49,460 against $52,130 nationally, 5% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $47,760, so Dallas pays 4% more.
Where does Dallas rank for food science technician pay?
51 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,050 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.