Food Science Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $47,940 -3% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $39,300
90th percentile $79,740
Employed locally 370
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,300
    25th
    $43,990
    50th (median)
    $47,940
    75th
    $59,350
    90th
    $79,740

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,470
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,040

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Dallas, TX is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,300 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,990.