Food Science Technicians Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $57,790 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.79
10th percentile $38,560
90th percentile $78,970
Employed locally 710
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,560
    25th
    $45,000
    50th (median)
    $57,790
    75th
    $62,510
    90th
    $78,970

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Syracuse, NY $64,830
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,640
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $53,360
    Rochester, NY $52,070

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102,440
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,400
    Chemists$84,510
    School Psychologists$101,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,610
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Science Technicians make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in New York, NY-NJ is $27.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.23 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Food Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in New York, NY-NJ is 16.9% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,560 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,000.