Profession
Food Science Technicians
Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
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United States
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2021
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median46,590 USD
Average47,870 USD
Middle 50%37,650 USD - 55,260 USD
Decile range33,710 USD - 62,920 USD
Bottom decile33,710 USD
Top decile62,920 USD
🇺🇸 California2021
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median46,850 USD
Average49,170 USD
Middle 50%37,820 USD - 59,380 USD
Decile range36,330 USD - 69,100 USD
Bottom decile36,330 USD
Top decile69,100 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2021
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median59,770 USD
Average56,690 USD
Middle 50%48,140 USD - 62,920 USD
Decile range46,910 USD - 62,920 USD
Bottom decile46,910 USD
Top decile62,920 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2021
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median55,260 USD
Average54,290 USD
Middle 50%43,040 USD - 61,420 USD
Decile range36,820 USD - 70,500 USD
Bottom decile36,820 USD
Top decile70,500 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2021
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median39,100 USD
Average41,710 USD
Middle 50%30,730 USD - 47,950 USD
Decile range24,820 USD - 61,040 USD
Bottom decile24,820 USD
Top decile61,040 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2021
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median61,040 USD
Average56,560 USD
Middle 50%47,080 USD - 61,040 USD
Decile range34,990 USD - 70,030 USD
Bottom decile34,990 USD
Top decile70,030 USD
🇺🇸 Idaho2021
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median47,850 USD
Average49,990 USD
Middle 50%38,220 USD - 48,740 USD
Decile range37,670 USD - 64,340 USD
Bottom decile37,670 USD
Top decile64,340 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2021
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median48,740 USD
Average53,420 USD
Middle 50%46,640 USD - 59,260 USD
Decile range40,140 USD - 73,280 USD
Bottom decile40,140 USD
Top decile73,280 USD
🇺🇸 Indiana2021
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median38,560 USD
Average43,530 USD
Middle 50%31,940 USD - 57,240 USD
Decile range29,010 USD - 61,030 USD
Bottom decile29,010 USD
Top decile61,030 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - SOC 2018
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