Food Science Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for food science technicians is $23.11 an hour ($48,060 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($52,130). Pennsylvania ranks 28th of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food science technicians in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.07 | $37,590 |
| 25% of workers | $19.44 | $40,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.11 | $48,060 |
| 75% of workers | $27.64 | $57,490 |
| 90% of workers | $29.90 | $62,200 |
Food Science Technicians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $60,320 | 80 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $54,570 | 50 |
| Lancaster | $53,130 | 70 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $50,310 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh | $48,970 | 30 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $48,060 | 250 |
| York-Hanover | $44,720 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | $54,950 |
| Chemical Technicians | $59,420 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $57,680 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $60,650 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $54,610 |
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