How much does a food science technician make in Houston?
$49,280a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $23.69 an hour or $4,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.69
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,200Median: $49,280Highest 10%: $84,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,200 | $18.85 | |
| 25th | $39,210 | $18.85 | |
| Median | $49,280 | $23.69 | |
| 75th | $78,150 | $37.57 | |
| 90th | $84,460 | $40.61 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| Dallas, TX | $49,460 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $23.69 ($49,280 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $49,280 against $52,130 nationally, 5% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $47,760, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for food science technician pay?
53 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,460 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.