Food Science Technicians Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $50,710 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.38
10th percentile $39,430
90th percentile $58,960
Employed locally 60
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,430
    25th
    $39,460
    50th (median)
    $50,710
    75th
    $52,360
    90th
    $58,960

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Wisconsin $50,080
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,040

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,940
    Chemists$73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,340
    Microbiologists$79,530
    Conservation Scientists$81,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Madison, WI is $24.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Madison, WI is 2.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,430 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,460.