How much does a food science technician make in Wisconsin?
$55,690a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in Wisconsin. That is $26.77 an hour or $4,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.77
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,600Median: $55,690Highest 10%: $73,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,600 | $19.52 | |
| 25th | $47,090 | $22.64 | |
| Median | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| 75th | $61,320 | $29.48 | |
| 90th | $73,030 | $35.11 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $73,030 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $58,290 |
| Appleton, WI | $48,960 |
| Madison, WI | $47,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food science technicians.
| 12. Ohio | $57,060 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $56,850 |
| 14. New Jersey | $56,730 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $55,690 |
| 16. New York | $55,470 |
| 17. California | $54,200 |
| 18. Georgia | $53,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $26.77 ($55,690 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $55,690 against $52,130 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for food science technician pay?
Wisconsin ranks 15 of 38 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays food science technicians the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $73,030 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.