Food Science Technicians Salary in California
Food Science Technicians in California earn a median of $54,200 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 3,990
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,790; the top 10% earn over $76,330. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Quality Control Analysts$78,350 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$93,950 median in California
- Chemists$97,860 median in California
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45,730 median in California
- Biological Technicians$71,440 median in California
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$99,270 median in California (broader BLS group)
Food Science Technicians pay in California
How much do food science technicians make in California?
The median is $54,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,790 and the top 10% earn over $76,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 38 (+4% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.