Food Science Technicians Salary in Arkansas
Food Science Technicians in Arkansas earn a median of $46,810 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,600; the top 10% earn over $69,120. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Quality Control Analysts$59,310 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$84,330 median in Arkansas
- Chemists$75,570 median in Arkansas
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45,490 median in Arkansas
- Biological Technicians$46,930 median in Arkansas
- Chemical Technicians$45,230 median in Arkansas
Food Science Technicians pay in Arkansas
How much do food science technicians make in Arkansas?
The median is $46,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,600 and the top 10% earn over $69,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 38 (−10% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.