Food Science Technicians Salary in Mississippi
Food Science Technicians in Mississippi earn a median of $51,460 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,930; the top 10% earn over $78,520. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Mississippi
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- Quality Control Analysts$59,490 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Chemists$80,060 median in Mississippi
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$38,900 median in Mississippi
- Biological Technicians$56,930 median in Mississippi
- Chemical Technicians$54,580 median in Mississippi
- Food Batchmakers$36,530 median in Mississippi
Food Science Technicians pay in Mississippi
How much do food science technicians make in Mississippi?
The median is $51,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,930 and the top 10% earn over $78,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 38 (−1% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.