Food Science Technicians Salary in Alabama
Food Science Technicians in Alabama earn a median of $40,940 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,530; the top 10% earn over $62,060. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Quality Control Analysts$59,500 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$97,480 median in Alabama
- Chemists$97,830 median in Alabama
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46,010 median in Alabama
- Biological Technicians$49,220 median in Alabama
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$110,240 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
Food Science Technicians pay in Alabama
How much do food science technicians make in Alabama?
The median is $40,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,530 and the top 10% earn over $62,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 38 (−21% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.