Food Science Technicians pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for food science technicians is $27.28 an hour ($56,730 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($52,130). New Jersey ranks 14th of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food science technicians in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.71 | $38,920 |
| 25% of workers | $21.41 | $44,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.28 | $56,730 |
| 75% of workers | $31.30 | $65,110 |
| 90% of workers | $37.23 | $77,450 |
Food Science Technicians pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Vineland | $50,400 | 50 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food science technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- 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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chemical Technicians | $58,580 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $55,980 |
| Biological Technicians | $66,040 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $52,190 |
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