Food Science Technicians Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $59,440 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.58
10th percentile $45,960
90th percentile $77,280
Employed locally 40
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,960
    25th
    $53,170
    50th (median)
    $59,440
    75th
    $62,870
    90th
    $77,280

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 30% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $76,320
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,540
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,850
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $52,210

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians$48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other$59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Reno, NV is $28.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Reno, NV is 20.3% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,960 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,170.