How much does a food science technician make in Fayetteville?
$55,090a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area. That is $26.49 an hour or $4,591 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.49
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,160Median: $55,090Highest 10%: $65,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,160 | $22.19 | |
| 25th | $46,880 | $22.54 | |
| Median | $55,090 | $26.49 | |
| 75th | $61,010 | $29.33 | |
| 90th | $65,510 | $31.50 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Fayetteville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $103,300 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $78,980 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $77,520 |
| School Psychologist | $64,620 |
| Life | $62,820 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $61,690 |
| Agricultural Technician | $49,010 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technician | $48,110 |
| Biological Technician | $46,930 |
| Chemical Technician | $43,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area is $26.49 ($55,090 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
Yes: $55,090 against $52,130 nationally, 6% more.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $46,810, so Fayetteville pays 18% more.
Where does Fayetteville rank for food science technician pay?
26 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,510 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.