Food Science Technicians Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $48,040 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $38,860
90th percentile $56,840
Employed locally 40
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,860
    25th
    $39,280
    50th (median)
    $48,040
    75th
    $53,870
    90th
    $56,840

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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
    Mississippi $64,600
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,240
    Missouri $55,830
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $53,960
    Michigan $53,480

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,010
    Social Science Research Assistants$60,740
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists$61,710
    Physicists$67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other$64,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Lansing, MI is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Lansing, MI is 2.8% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,860 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,280.