Food Science Technicians Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,670 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $29,030
90th percentile $49,300
Employed locally 100
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,030
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $48,670
    75th
    $49,300
    90th
    $49,300

    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

    Related occupations in Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,040
    Chemical Technicians $78,980
    Conservation Scientists $72,380
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $49,320
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $52,340
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $45,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Science Technicians make per hour in Northwestern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Northwestern Region of Texas is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.32 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Region of Texas above or below average for Food Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 1.5% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,030 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.