Food Science Technicians Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $48,710 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.42
10th percentile $44,370
90th percentile $61,680
Employed locally 50
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,370
    25th
    $47,260
    50th (median)
    $48,710
    75th
    $58,580
    90th
    $61,680

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $63,390
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,240
    Napa, CA $58,300
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $54,570
    Lancaster, PA $52,540

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,990
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,030
    Chemists $64,580
    Economists $80,600
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Harrisburg, PA is $23.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Harrisburg, PA is 1.5% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,370 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,260.