Food Science Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $43,330 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.83
10th percentile $34,480
90th percentile $59,470
Employed locally 80
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,480
    25th
    $35,590
    50th (median)
    $43,330
    75th
    $47,810
    90th
    $59,470

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,780
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,540
    Merced, CA $58,880

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,930
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,460
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,110
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $62,480
    Chemists $90,660
    School Psychologists $123,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $20.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 12.3% below 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,480 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,590.