Food Science Technicians Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $50,370 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.22
10th percentile $42,850
90th percentile $76,190
Employed locally 60
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,850
    25th
    $49,330
    50th (median)
    $50,370
    75th
    $66,790
    90th
    $76,190

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,780
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $60,540
    Merced, CA $58,880

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $143,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,710
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $158,810
    Chemical Technicians $58,320
    School Psychologists $109,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Vallejo, CA is $24.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Vallejo, CA is 1.9% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,850 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,330.