Food Science Technicians Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Food Science Technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $50,387 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.9% vs the national median of $49,430. An estimated 660 food science technicians are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $42,160 to $63,390 depending on location.
$50,387
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$63,390
Highest paying metro
$42,160
Lowest paying metro
660
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Food Science Technicians salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $63,390 | $57,300 | $63,400 | 50 |
| Scranton, PA | $54,570 | $45,140 | $54,570 | 50 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $53,200 | $47,180 | $58,830 | 60 |
| Lancaster, PA | $52,540 | $48,880 | $57,450 | 50 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $48,710 | $47,260 | $58,580 | 50 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $47,870 | $39,950 | $62,780 | 280 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,320 | $43,720 | $47,830 | 30 |
| York, PA | $44,720 | $38,080 | $46,030 | 40 |
| Lebanon, PA | $42,160 | $39,750 | $43,890 | 50 |