How much does a food science technician make in Las Vegas?
$58,850a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $28.29 an hour or $4,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.29
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,220Median: $58,850Highest 10%: $66,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| 25th | $54,760 | $26.33 | |
| Median | $58,850 | $28.29 | |
| 75th | $64,800 | $31.15 | |
| 90th | $66,590 | $32.01 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Las Vegas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $142,400 |
| Hydrologist | $118,400 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $102,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $99,570 |
| Medical Scientist | $96,640 |
| Economist | $93,830 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $90,470 |
| Biological Scientist | $89,340 |
| School Psychologist | $88,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Las Vegas?
The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $28.29 ($58,850 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Las Vegas than the national average?
Yes: $58,850 against $52,130 nationally, 13% more.
How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $59,070, so Las Vegas pays 0% more.
Where does Las Vegas rank for food science technician pay?
21 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,590 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.