Food Science Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $65,220 +31.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.36
10th percentile $39,210
90th percentile $87,540
Employed locally 90
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,210
    25th
    $43,350
    50th (median)
    $65,220
    75th
    $79,720
    90th
    $87,540

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 81% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 19% 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
    Syracuse, NY $64,830

    Nearby metros — Food Science Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,470
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,940
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,040

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Houston, TX is $31.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 31.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,210 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,350.