Food Science Technicians Salary in Maryland
Food Science Technicians in Maryland earn a median of $57,880 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,320; the top 10% earn over $77,520. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Quality Control Analysts$68,390 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$93,330 median in Maryland
- Chemists$140,670 median in Maryland
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46,170 median in Maryland
- Biological Technicians$52,900 median in Maryland
- Chemical Technicians$49,280 median in Maryland
Food Science Technicians pay in Maryland
How much do food science technicians make in Maryland?
The median is $57,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,320 and the top 10% earn over $77,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 38 (+11% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.