Food Science Technicians Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $39,100 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.80
10th percentile $37,110
90th percentile $55,450
Employed locally 100
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,110
    25th
    $38,450
    50th (median)
    $39,100
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $55,450

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $77,530
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $76,690
    Colorado $59,450
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,790
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $56,780

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $83,280
    Soil and Plant Scientists $89,220
    Urban and Regional Planners $100,070
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $134,440
    School Psychologists $91,660
    Foresters $85,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Salem, OR is $18.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Salem, OR is 20.9% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,110 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,450.