Food Science Technicians Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $52,500 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.24
10th percentile $46,400
90th percentile $80,170
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,400
    25th
    $48,970
    50th (median)
    $52,500
    75th
    $64,560
    90th
    $80,170

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $104,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,870

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $49,110
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $94,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,220
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $125,820
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Baltimore, MD is $25.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Baltimore, MD is 6.2% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,400 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,970.