Food Science Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $73,030 +47.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.11
10th percentile $48,260
90th percentile $73,030
Employed locally 60
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,260
    25th
    $51,900
    50th (median)
    $73,030
    75th
    $73,030
    90th
    $73,030

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 96% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 4% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,220
    Syracuse, NY $64,830

    Nearby metros — Food Science Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,240
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $54,570
    Green Bay, WI $50,900
    Madison, WI $50,710
    Wisconsin $50,080
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,040

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $66,140
    School Psychologists $104,290
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,620
    Chemists $76,820
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Chemical Technicians $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $35.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 47.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,260 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,900.