How much does a food science technician make in St. Louis?
$66,230a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $31.84 an hour or $5,519 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.84
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,560Median: $66,230Highest 10%: $83,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,560 | $22.38 | |
| 25th | $49,770 | $23.93 | |
| Median | $66,230 | $31.84 | |
| 75th | $83,570 | $40.18 | |
| 90th | $83,570 | $40.18 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $132,600 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,200 |
| Psychologist | $105,000 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,300 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $94,010 |
| Microbiologist | $89,630 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,440 |
| Chemist | $86,690 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $80,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $31.84 ($66,230 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $66,230 against $52,130 nationally, 27% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $59,570, so St. Louis pays 11% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for food science technician pay?
8 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,570 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.