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Food Science Technicians
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$54,420
Median Annual
$49,490
Total Workforce
13,590
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $110,500 | 190 |
| #2 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $72,610 | 320 |
| #3 | Jacksonville, FL | $69,300 | 40 |
| #4 | Illinois | $68,670 | 390 |
| #5 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $67,370 | 50 |
| #6 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $66,220 | 40 |
| #7 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $65,060 | 40 |
| #8 | Rochester, NY | $64,250 | 90 |
| #9 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,240 | 90 |
| #10 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $63,720 | 350 |
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