Food Science Technicians Salary in La Crosse, WI-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

Median annual salary $48,440 -2% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $47,790
90th percentile $67,250
Employed locally 70
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,790
    25th
    $48,440
    50th (median)
    $48,440
    75th
    $52,400
    90th
    $67,250

    La Crosse economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,009 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,030
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,240
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $54,570
    Green Bay, WI $50,900
    Madison, WI $50,710
    Wisconsin $50,080

    Related occupations in La Crosse, WI-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $73,940
    Psychologists, All Other $139,830
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $77,380
    Conservation Scientists $75,460
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $137,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Science Technicians make per hour in La Crosse?

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in La Crosse, WI-MN is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.33 or more per hour.

    Is La Crosse above or below average for Food Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in La Crosse, WI-MN is 2% 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 La Crosse?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,790 per year in La Crosse, WI-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,440.