Food Science Technicians Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $48,140 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.15
10th percentile $40,920
90th percentile $60,610
Employed locally 30
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,920
    25th
    $41,710
    50th (median)
    $48,140
    75th
    $48,790
    90th
    $60,610

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $76,320
    Florida $46,980
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,930
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $46,170

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,140
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $104,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,110
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,310
    Biological Technicians $49,650
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Miami, FL is $23.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Miami, FL is 2.6% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,920 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,710.