Food Science Technicians Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $48,030 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $39,260
90th percentile $62,730
Employed locally 60
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,260
    25th
    $42,820
    50th (median)
    $48,030
    75th
    $54,890
    90th
    $62,730

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 29% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,360
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,800
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $49,940
    Biological Technicians $50,650
    Urban and Regional Planners $84,180
    School Psychologists $101,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Yakima, WA is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Yakima, WA is 2.8% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,260 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,820.