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.

$27.28Median hourly pay
$44,520–$65,110Middle half of workers, yearly
590People in this job in New Jersey

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 thanHourlyYearly
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 areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Vineland$50,40050

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)

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Chemical Technicians$58,580
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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$52,190

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.