Food Science Technicians Salary in Missouri
Food Science Technicians in Missouri earn a median of $59,570 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,430; the top 10% earn over $83,570. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Missouri
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- Quality Control Analysts$50,410 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$105,930 median in Missouri
- Chemists$82,800 median in Missouri
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46,220 median in Missouri
- Biological Technicians$50,640 median in Missouri
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$104,580 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
Food Science Technicians pay in Missouri
How much do food science technicians make in Missouri?
The median is $59,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,430 and the top 10% earn over $83,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 38 (+14% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.