Food Science Technicians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $57,890 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.83
10th percentile $45,480
90th percentile $87,220
Employed locally 40
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,480
    25th
    $48,790
    50th (median)
    $57,890
    75th
    $65,320
    90th
    $87,220

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $52,180
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $52,130
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,710
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $50,510
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,480
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,040

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Biological Technicians $51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,610
    Chemical Technicians $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Science Technicians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Salt Lake City, UT is $27.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.93 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Food Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 17.1% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,480 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,790.