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 States2023
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median49,090 USD
Average54,000 USD
Middle 50%41,770 USD - 61,390 USD
Decile range37,290 USD - 74,630 USD
Bottom decile37,290 USD
Top decile74,630 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2023
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median47,430 USD
Average48,560 USD
Middle 50%41,690 USD - 51,680 USD
Decile range37,210 USD - 55,480 USD
Bottom decile37,210 USD
Top decile55,480 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2023
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median39,880 USD
Average43,100 USD
Middle 50%39,510 USD - 45,980 USD
Decile range37,580 USD - 49,410 USD
Bottom decile37,580 USD
Top decile49,410 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median50,330 USD
Average54,540 USD
Middle 50%45,150 USD - 62,020 USD
Decile range37,860 USD - 74,350 USD
Bottom decile37,860 USD
Top decile74,350 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2023
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median58,720 USD
Average61,890 USD
Middle 50%48,650 USD - 72,410 USD
Decile range45,870 USD - 81,370 USD
Bottom decile45,870 USD
Top decile81,370 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2023
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median45,460 USD
Average48,770 USD
Middle 50%36,760 USD - 52,470 USD
Decile range35,360 USD - 74,640 USD
Bottom decile35,360 USD
Top decile74,640 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2023
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median40,620 USD
Average50,910 USD
Middle 50%37,550 USD - 64,380 USD
Decile range34,830 USD - 72,090 USD
Bottom decile34,830 USD
Top decile72,090 USD
🇺🇸 Idaho2023
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median46,450 USD
Average44,370 USD
Middle 50%36,400 USD - 47,750 USD
Decile range34,810 USD - 49,090 USD
Bottom decile34,810 USD
Top decile49,090 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2023
19-4013SOC 2018 19-4013
GroupAll
Median50,160 USD
Average52,250 USD
Middle 50%46,220 USD - 57,510 USD
Decile range40,800 USD - 63,090 USD
Bottom decile40,800 USD
Top decile63,090 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018
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