How much does a food science technician make in Minneapolis?
$58,290a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $28.02 an hour or $4,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.02
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,590Median: $58,290Highest 10%: $76,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,590 | $21.44 | |
| 25th | $51,790 | $24.90 | |
| Median | $58,290 | $28.02 | |
| 75th | $64,330 | $30.93 | |
| 90th | $76,300 | $36.68 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $28.02 ($58,290 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $58,290 against $52,130 nationally, 12% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $57,940, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for food science technician pay?
23 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,300 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.