Food Science Technicians Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $52,070 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.04
10th percentile $34,120
90th percentile $102,720
Employed locally 90
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,120
    25th
    $46,540
    50th (median)
    $52,070
    75th
    $85,310
    90th
    $102,720

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 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
    Syracuse, NY $64,830
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,640
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $53,360

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $73,440
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $60,940
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $85,010
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Rochester, NY is $25.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Rochester, NY is 5.3% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,120 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,540.