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 States2024
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median49,430 USD
Average54,400 USD
Middle 50%43,990 USD - 60,940 USD
Decile range37,760 USD - 75,100 USD
Bottom decile37,760 USD
Top decile75,100 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2024
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median46,400 USD
Average47,640 USD
Middle 50%41,800 USD - 53,010 USD
Decile range39,040 USD - 58,520 USD
Bottom decile39,040 USD
Top decile58,520 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median50,960 USD
Average55,100 USD
Middle 50%45,820 USD - 61,850 USD
Decile range38,210 USD - 73,830 USD
Bottom decile38,210 USD
Top decile73,830 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2024
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median59,450 USD
Average61,340 USD
Middle 50%50,390 USD - 77,530 USD
Decile range47,050 USD - 77,530 USD
Bottom decile47,050 USD
Top decile77,530 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2024
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median48,580 USD
Average48,620 USD
Middle 50%47,080 USD - 51,260 USD
Decile range39,420 USD - 55,970 USD
Bottom decile39,420 USD
Top decile55,970 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2024
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median46,980 USD
Average53,050 USD
Middle 50%42,080 USD - 60,000 USD
Decile range35,880 USD - 76,320 USD
Bottom decile35,880 USD
Top decile76,320 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2024
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median41,840 USD
Average49,700 USD
Middle 50%37,390 USD - 61,150 USD
Decile range35,120 USD - 73,720 USD
Bottom decile35,120 USD
Top decile73,720 USD
🇺🇸 Idaho2024
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median45,230 USD
Average44,500 USD
Middle 50%37,460 USD - 47,990 USD
Decile range35,490 USD - 49,570 USD
Bottom decile35,490 USD
Top decile49,570 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2024
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median63,730 USD
Average68,670 USD
Middle 50%49,000 USD - 76,610 USD
Decile range46,550 USD - 95,210 USD
Bottom decile46,550 USD
Top decile95,210 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018
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