Food Science Technicians pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for food science technicians is $26.67 an hour ($55,470 a year). About 580 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($52,130). New York ranks 16th of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food science technicians in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.29 | $44,270 |
| 25% of workers | $24.36 | $50,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.67 | $55,470 |
| 75% of workers | $29.79 | $61,960 |
| 90% of workers | $36.09 | $75,080 |
Food Science Technicians pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $61,870 | 80 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $60,020 | 580 |
| Rochester | $54,970 | 40 |
New York 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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|---|---|
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