The average salary for a food science technician in the United States is $54,000, but the range typically falls between $41,770 and $61,390. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.96, with a range between $20.08 and $29.51.
There are approximately 15,190 people employed as a food science technician in the United States. With California, Texas, New Jersey employing the highest number of food science technicians.The state with the best pay for a food science technician is Maryland, with an average annual salary of $61,100, while Kansas has the lowest average annual salary of $41,140.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,290 | $17.93 |
| 25th Percentile | $41,770 | $20.08 |
| Median | $49,090 | $23.6 |
| 75th Percentile | $61,390 | $29.51 |
| 90th Percentile | $74,630 | $35.88 |
The salary of a food science technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a food science technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for food science technicians are Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Hampshire, Colorado while the worst states are Kansas, South Carolina, Arkansas, Nebraska, Georgia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $37,210 | $48,560 | $55,480 |
| Arkansas | $37,580 | $43,100 | $49,410 |
| California | $37,860 | $54,540 | $74,350 |
| Colorado | $45,870 | $61,890 | $81,370 |
| Florida | $35,360 | $48,770 | $74,640 |
| Georgia | $34,830 | $50,910 | $72,090 |
| Idaho | $34,810 | $44,370 | $49,090 |
| Illinois | $40,800 | $52,250 | $63,090 |
| Indiana | $38,340 | $51,360 | $67,790 |
| Iowa | $38,000 | $49,730 | $62,230 |
| Kansas | $32,210 | $41,140 | $59,710 |
| Kentucky | $32,970 | $52,860 | $67,980 |
| Maryland | $47,120 | $61,100 | $83,180 |
| Massachusetts | $46,840 | $60,990 | $81,490 |
| Michigan | $36,910 | $51,900 | $70,890 |
| Minnesota | $37,730 | $53,120 | $70,780 |
| Missouri | $40,520 | $56,910 | $75,210 |
| Nebraska | $36,960 | $44,960 | $60,570 |
| New Hampshire | $44,300 | $62,450 | $74,410 |
| New Jersey | $35,920 | $58,330 | $104,650 |
| New Mexico | $34,320 | $44,860 | $48,650 |
| New York | $37,770 | $59,650 | $83,430 |
| North Carolina | $40,180 | $47,350 | $57,970 |
| Ohio | $39,720 | $61,610 | $76,640 |
| Oklahoma | $32,280 | $49,080 | $68,550 |
| Oregon | $36,300 | $49,160 | $63,310 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,490 | $49,500 | $63,210 |
| South Carolina | $30,830 | $42,280 | $59,640 |
| South Dakota | $35,620 | $45,090 | $53,340 |
| Tennessee | $45,100 | $53,740 | $70,180 |
| Texas | $35,020 | $50,900 | $70,290 |
| Utah | $39,460 | $54,060 | $65,880 |
| Virginia | $43,740 | $60,280 | $75,000 |
| Washington | $37,580 | $49,610 | $67,380 |
| Wisconsin | $37,640 | $51,930 | $72,450 |
Even between cities, the salary of a food science technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for food science technicians is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, DC with an average salary of $97,860.The city with the lowest average salary for food science technicians is Gainesville, GA with an average salary of $40,530.
Areas with highest average salaries for food science technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for food science technicians
The number of food science technicians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of food science technicians has increased by 3,660. On average, the number of food science technicians has been increasing by 10.6% each year. The salary of food science technicians has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of food science technicians has increased by $6,130. On average, the salary of food science technicians has been increasing by 4.3% each year.
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