Food Science Technicians Salary in Colorado
Food Science Technicians in Colorado earn a median of $58,540 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,340; the top 10% earn over $82,140. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Colorado
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- Biological Technicians$59,400 median in Colorado
- Chemical Technicians$63,770 median in Colorado
Food Science Technicians pay in Colorado
How much do food science technicians make in Colorado?
The median is $58,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,340 and the top 10% earn over $82,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 38 (+12% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.