Food Science Technicians Salary in Illinois
Food Science Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $60,820 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,860; the top 10% earn over $104,280. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Quality Control Analysts$59,410 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$94,340 median in Illinois
- Chemists$85,230 median in Illinois
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48,680 median in Illinois
- Biological Technicians$55,790 median in Illinois
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$110,390 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Food Science Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do food science technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $60,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,860 and the top 10% earn over $104,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 38 (+17% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.