How much does a food science technician make in New York?
$60,020a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $28.86 an hour or $5,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.86
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,920Median: $60,020Highest 10%: $77,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,920 | $18.71 | |
| 25th | $47,370 | $22.77 | |
| Median | $60,020 | $28.86 | |
| 75th | $67,640 | $32.52 | |
| 90th | $77,450 | $37.24 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| Buffalo, NY | $61,870 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $28.86 ($60,020 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $60,020 against $52,130 nationally, 15% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $55,470, so New York pays 8% more.
Where does New York rank for food science technician pay?
17 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,450 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.