Food Science Technicians Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $44,720 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.50
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $58,050
Employed locally 40
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $38,080
    50th (median)
    $44,720
    75th
    $46,030
    90th
    $58,050

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $63,390
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,240
    Napa, CA $58,300
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $54,570
    Lancaster, PA $52,540

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,650
    Chemists $81,490
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,520
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,100
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,000
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in York, PA is $21.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in York, PA is 9.5% 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 York?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,080.