How much does a food science technician make in Providence?
$44,900a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $21.59 an hour or $3,742 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.59
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,590Median: $44,900Highest 10%: $62,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,590 | $19.03 | |
| 25th | $44,900 | $21.59 | |
| Median | $44,900 | $21.59 | |
| 75th | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $62,120 | $29.87 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $180,500 |
| Physicist | $155,200 |
| Psychologist | $131,300 |
| Geoscientist | $120,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,900 |
| Medical Scientist | $106,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,800 |
| Chemist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $21.59 ($44,900 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $44,900 against $52,130 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Providence rank for food science technician pay?
68 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,120 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.