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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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median52,130 USD
Average56,660 USD
Middle 50%46,020 USD - 63,270 USD
Decile range39,820 USD - 78,820 USD
Bottom decile39,820 USD
Top decile78,820 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median40,940 USD
Average43,710 USD
Middle 50%38,640 USD - 44,470 USD
Decile range38,530 USD - 62,060 USD
Bottom decile38,530 USD
Top decile62,060 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median46,810 USD
Average52,070 USD
Middle 50%43,710 USD - 55,820 USD
Decile range42,600 USD - 69,120 USD
Bottom decile42,600 USD
Top decile69,120 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median54,200 USD
Average56,850 USD
Middle 50%47,080 USD - 64,100 USD
Decile range40,790 USD - 76,330 USD
Bottom decile40,790 USD
Top decile76,330 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median58,540 USD
Average63,140 USD
Middle 50%55,750 USD - 64,850 USD
Decile range52,340 USD - 82,140 USD
Bottom decile52,340 USD
Top decile82,140 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median49,700 USD
Average52,200 USD
Middle 50%47,710 USD - 55,900 USD
Decile range36,930 USD - 61,150 USD
Bottom decile36,930 USD
Top decile61,150 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2025
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median58,500 USD
Average62,250 USD
Middle 50%46,120 USD - 82,350 USD
Decile range37,620 USD - 91,820 USD
Bottom decile37,620 USD
Top decile91,820 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2025
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median53,150 USD
Average57,520 USD
Middle 50%39,730 USD - 80,560 USD
Decile range33,040 USD - 80,620 USD
Bottom decile33,040 USD
Top decile80,620 USD
🇺🇸 Idaho2025
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median48,980 USD
Average50,640 USD
Middle 50%42,550 USD - 55,630 USD
Decile range37,980 USD - 65,580 USD
Bottom decile37,980 USD
Top decile65,580 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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