How much does a food science technician make in Texas?
$47,760a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in Texas. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.96
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,040Median: $47,760Highest 10%: $76,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| 25th | $40,040 | $19.25 | |
| Median | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| 75th | $57,120 | $27.46 | |
| 90th | $76,130 | $36.60 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $49,460 |
| Houston, TX | $49,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food science technicians.
| 26. North Carolina | $48,640 |
| 27. Nebraska | $48,530 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $48,060 |
| 29. Texas | $47,760 |
| 30. Oklahoma | $47,240 |
| 31. Arkansas | $46,810 |
| 32. New Mexico | $46,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.96 ($47,760 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $47,760 against $52,130 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Texas rank for food science technician pay?
Texas ranks 29 of 38 states.
Which city in Texas pays food science technicians the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $49,460 a year.
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.