How much does a food science technician make in Seattle?
$79,850a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.39 an hour or $6,654 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.39
- Vs. national median
- +53%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,000Median: $79,850Highest 10%: $79,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| 25th | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| Median | $79,850 | $38.39 | |
| 75th | $79,850 | $38.39 | |
| 90th | $79,850 | $38.39 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| Portland, OR | $51,570 |
| Kennewick, WA | $48,550 |
| Yakima, WA | $47,590 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.39 ($79,850 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $79,850 against $52,130 nationally, 53% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $62,070, so Seattle pays 29% more.
Where does Seattle rank for food science technician pay?
4 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,850 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.