Food Science Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $50,430 +2% vs national
Median hourly $24.25
10th percentile $30,790
90th percentile $73,720
Employed locally 220
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,790
    25th
    $36,380
    50th (median)
    $50,430
    75th
    $72,070
    90th
    $73,720

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Science Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $104,600
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $77,530
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $76,690
    Jacksonville, FL $76,320
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,030
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,220

    Nearby metros — Food Science Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,850
    Michigan $53,480
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $53,360
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $52,130
    Gainesville, GA $41,220

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other$91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants$63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Science Technicians make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $24.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.83 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Food Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 2% above the national median of $49,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Science Technicians in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,790 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,380.