Food Science Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $61,850 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.73
10th percentile $47,380
90th percentile $77,150
Employed locally 190
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,380
    25th
    $54,590
    50th (median)
    $61,850
    75th
    $70,790
    90th
    $77,150

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,780
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,540
    Merced, CA $58,880
    Napa, CA $58,300

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners$91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101,060
    Biological Technicians$62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other$96,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $29.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 25.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,380 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,590.