Food Science Technicians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $53,360 +8% vs national
Median hourly $25.66
10th percentile $45,700
90th percentile $58,930
Employed locally 90
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,700
    25th
    $49,170
    50th (median)
    $53,360
    75th
    $58,930
    90th
    $58,930

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Syracuse, NY $64,830
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,640
    Rochester, NY $52,070

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$60,620
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,350
    Chemists$74,770
    School Psychologists$79,730
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$97,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Buffalo, NY is $25.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Buffalo, NY is 8% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,700 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,170.