Food Science Technicians Salary in Indiana
Food Science Technicians in Indiana earn a median of $44,630 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,410; the top 10% earn over $68,550. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Indiana
Similar jobs in Indiana
- Quality Control Analysts$48,650 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$69,350 median in Indiana
- Chemists$78,770 median in Indiana
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$57,210 median in Indiana
- Biological Technicians$58,790 median in Indiana
- Chemical Technicians$59,290 median in Indiana
Food Science Technicians pay in Indiana
How much do food science technicians make in Indiana?
The median is $44,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,410 and the top 10% earn over $68,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 38 (−14% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.