Food Science Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $38,330 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $38,330
90th percentile $56,070
Employed locally 220
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,330
    25th
    $38,330
    50th (median)
    $38,330
    75th
    $48,060
    90th
    $56,070

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $104,600
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $77,530
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $76,690
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,760
    Illinois $63,730
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,710

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,210
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,480
    Chemists $74,260
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $59,170
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $86,380
    Physical Scientists, All Other $62,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 22.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,330 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,330.