Food Science Technicians Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $48,550 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.34
10th percentile $42,250
90th percentile $58,670
Employed locally 90
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,250
    25th
    $45,630
    50th (median)
    $48,550
    75th
    $49,040
    90th
    $58,670

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,030
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,790
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $54,800
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $53,360

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $108,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $113,120
    Biological Technicians $52,430
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $113,230
    Chemical Technicians $58,820
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $110,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Kennewick, WA is $23.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Kennewick, WA is 1.8% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,250 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,630.