Food Science Technicians Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $52,540 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.26
10th percentile $35,060
90th percentile $61,210
Employed locally 50
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,060
    25th
    $48,880
    50th (median)
    $52,540
    75th
    $57,450
    90th
    $61,210

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 37% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $50,630

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,180
    School Psychologists $94,290
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $81,520
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $78,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,370
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Lancaster, PA is $25.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Lancaster, PA is 6.3% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,060 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,880.