Food Science Technicians Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $58,300 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.03
10th percentile $46,010
90th percentile $76,030
Employed locally 200
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,010
    25th
    $48,340
    50th (median)
    $58,300
    75th
    $63,300
    90th
    $76,030

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,780
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,540
    Merced, CA $58,880

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Scientists and Technologists $75,010
    Chemical Technicians $53,710
    Soil and Plant Scientists $87,070
    Chemists $83,190
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,620
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Napa, CA is $28.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Napa, CA is 17.9% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,010 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,340.