How much does a food science technician make in New York?
$55,470a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in New York. That is $26.67 an hour or $4,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.67
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,270Median: $55,470Highest 10%: $75,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,270 | $21.28 | |
| 25th | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| Median | $55,470 | $26.67 | |
| 75th | $61,960 | $29.79 | |
| 90th | $75,080 | $36.10 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Buffalo, NY | $61,870 |
| New York, NY | $60,020 |
| Rochester, NY | $54,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food science technicians.
| 13. Massachusetts | $56,850 |
| 14. New Jersey | $56,730 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $55,690 |
| 16. New York | $55,470 |
| 17. California | $54,200 |
| 18. Georgia | $53,150 |
| 19. Michigan | $52,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $26.67 ($55,470 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $55,470 against $52,130 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for food science technician pay?
New York ranks 16 of 38 states.
Which city in New York pays food science technicians the most?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, with a median of $61,870 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.