Food Science Technicians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $49,780 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.93
10th percentile $44,990
90th percentile $78,990
Employed locally 80
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,990
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $49,780
    75th
    $62,090
    90th
    $78,990

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 56% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $104,600
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,030
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,790
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $54,800
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $53,360

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $101,500
    Biological Technicians $58,090
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $98,950
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $99,680
    Urban and Regional Planners $103,410
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Seattle, WA is $23.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Seattle, WA is 0.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,990 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.