How much does a food science technician make in Yakima?
$47,590a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Yakima, WA metro area. That is $22.88 an hour or $3,966 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.88
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,760Median: $47,590Highest 10%: $64,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,760 | $19.60 | |
| 25th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| Median | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 75th | $52,520 | $25.25 | |
| 90th | $64,790 | $31.15 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| Seattle, WA | $79,850 |
| Portland, OR | $51,570 |
| Kennewick, WA | $48,550 |
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Salaries for every job in Yakima, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Yakima?
The median hourly pay in the Yakima, WA metro area is $22.88 ($47,590 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Yakima than the national average?
No: $47,590 against $52,130 nationally, 9% less.
How does Yakima compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $62,070, so Yakima pays 23% less.
Where does Yakima rank for food science technician pay?
64 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Yakima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,790 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.