Food Science Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $45,040 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $33,610
90th percentile $76,010
Employed locally 70
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,610
    25th
    $38,220
    50th (median)
    $45,040
    75th
    $65,680
    90th
    $76,010

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,470
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,940

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Science Technicians make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.54 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Food Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 8.9% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,610 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,220.