Food Science Technicians Salary in Lebanon, PA

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

Median annual salary $42,160 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.27
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $59,280
Employed locally 50
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $39,750
    50th (median)
    $42,160
    75th
    $43,890
    90th
    $59,280

    Lebanon economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,350 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Lancaster, PA $52,540

    Related occupations in Lebanon, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $75,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Lebanon, PA is $20.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Lebanon, PA is 14.7% 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 Lebanon?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Lebanon, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,750.