How much does a food science technician make in Portland?
$51,570a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $24.79 an hour or $4,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,530Median: $51,570Highest 10%: $67,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $51,570 | $24.79 | |
| 75th | $59,970 | $28.83 | |
| 90th | $67,480 | $32.44 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| Eugene, OR | $49,680 |
| Salem, OR | $45,200 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $172,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,100 |
| Economist | $122,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $117,800 |
| School Psychologist | $114,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $113,600 |
| Hydrologist | $113,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $112,600 |
| Life Scientist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $24.79 ($51,570 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $51,570 against $52,130 nationally, 1% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $50,590, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for food science technician pay?
38 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,480 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.