Food Science Technicians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for food science technicians is $25.06 an hour ($52,130 a year). About 14,600 people work in this job there.
Pay range for food science technicians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.14 | $39,820 |
| 25% of workers | $22.12 | $46,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.06 | $52,130 |
| 75% of workers | $30.42 | $63,270 |
| 90% of workers | $37.89 | $78,820 |
Best-paying states for food science technicians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $65,360 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $64,770 | 160 |
| Washington | $62,070 | 660 |
| Vermont | $60,980 | 50 |
| Illinois | $60,820 | 290 |
| Missouri | $59,570 | 150 |
| Nevada | $59,070 | 110 |
| Colorado | $58,540 | 270 |
| Florida | $58,500 | 250 |
| Minnesota | $57,940 | 380 |
Pay by state
- California · $54,200
- Idaho · $48,980
- Indiana · $44,630
- New Jersey · $56,730
- New York · $55,470
- Oregon · $50,590
- Pennsylvania · $48,060
- Texas · $47,760
- Washington · $62,070
- Wisconsin · $55,690
Education, experience and outlook for food science technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $62,280 |
| Biological Technicians | $57,510 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,390 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $55,090 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $61,990 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $54,560 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $72,060 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $49,630 |
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