Food Science Technicians Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $41,220 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.82
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $62,060
Employed locally 80
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $39,930
    50th (median)
    $41,220
    75th
    $41,220
    90th
    $62,060

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,850
    Michigan $53,480
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $53,360
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $52,130
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $50,430

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,620
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $74,990
    Food Scientists and Technologists $36,620
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,910
    Chemists $99,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Gainesville, GA is $19.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Gainesville, GA is 16.6% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,930.