Food Science Technicians Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $60,670 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $36,100
90th percentile $81,450
Employed locally 70
National median $49,430

Compare Food Science Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Columbus, OH stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Food Science Technicians
in
Columbus, OH
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,100
    25th
    $48,170
    50th (median)
    $60,670
    75th
    $81,450
    90th
    $81,450

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,580
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $56,780
    Ohio $46,830
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $45,420

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists$96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$82,800
    Biological Technicians$51,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Columbus, OH is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Columbus, OH is 22.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,100 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,170.