Food Science Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $46,320 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $32,540
90th percentile $60,090
Employed locally 30
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,540
    25th
    $43,720
    50th (median)
    $46,320
    75th
    $47,830
    90th
    $60,090

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,220
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $63,390
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,240
    Napa, CA $58,300
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $54,570
    Lancaster, PA $52,540

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,590
    Chemists$74,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$51,200
    Chemical Technicians$60,690
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 6.3% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,540 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,720.