How much does a food science technician make in Milwaukee?
$73,030a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $35.11 an hour or $6,086 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.11
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,260Median: $73,030Highest 10%: $73,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,260 | $23.20 | |
| 25th | $51,900 | $24.95 | |
| Median | $73,030 | $35.11 | |
| 75th | $73,030 | $35.11 | |
| 90th | $73,030 | $35.11 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| Minneapolis, MN | $58,290 |
| Madison, WI | $47,740 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $173,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,900 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $101,200 |
| School Psychologist | $95,090 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $87,450 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $86,230 |
| Medical Scientist | $82,880 |
| Biological Scientist | $81,640 |
| Psychologist | $80,200 |
| Chemist | $78,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $35.11 ($73,030 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $73,030 against $52,130 nationally, 40% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $55,690, so Milwaukee pays 31% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for food science technician pay?
5 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,030 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.