Food Science Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $52,210 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.10
10th percentile $47,030
90th percentile $95,380
Employed locally 50
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,030
    25th
    $47,050
    50th (median)
    $52,210
    75th
    $61,530
    90th
    $95,380

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $77,530
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,780
    Columbus, OH $60,670
    Colorado $59,450
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $56,780

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Denver, CO is $25.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 5.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,030 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,050.