Food Science Technicians pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for food science technicians is $29.84 an hour ($62,070 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($52,130). Washington ranks 3rd of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food science technicians in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| 25% of workers | $23.44 | $48,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 75% of workers | $38.39 | $79,850 |
| 90% of workers | $38.39 | $79,850 |
Food Science Technicians pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $79,850 | 420 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $48,550 | 90 |
| Yakima | $47,590 | 60 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | $60,800 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $54,160 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $73,530 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $67,160 |
| Chemical Technicians | $62,100 |
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