Food Science Technicians pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for food science technicians is $26.77 an hour ($55,690 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($52,130). Wisconsin ranks 15th of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food science technicians in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.52 | $40,600 |
| 25% of workers | $22.64 | $47,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.77 | $55,690 |
| 75% of workers | $29.48 | $61,320 |
| 90% of workers | $35.11 | $73,030 |
Food Science Technicians pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $73,030 | 60 |
| Appleton | $48,960 | 40 |
| Madison | $47,740 | 90 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | $51,750 |
| Chemical Technicians | $59,440 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $47,210 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $46,470 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $62,700 |
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