How much does a food science technician make in New Jersey?
$56,730a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in New Jersey. That is $27.27 an hour or $4,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.27
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,920Median: $56,730Highest 10%: $77,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,920 | $18.71 | |
| 25th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| Median | $56,730 | $27.27 | |
| 75th | $65,110 | $31.30 | |
| 90th | $77,450 | $37.24 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $60,320 |
| New York, NY | $60,020 |
| Vineland, NJ | $50,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food science technicians.
| 11. Maryland | $57,880 |
| 12. Ohio | $57,060 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $56,850 |
| 14. New Jersey | $56,730 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $55,690 |
| 16. New York | $55,470 |
| 17. California | $54,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $27.27 ($56,730 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $56,730 against $52,130 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for food science technician pay?
New Jersey ranks 14 of 38 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays food science technicians the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $60,320 a year.
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.