Food Science Technicians Salary in Nebraska
Food Science Technicians in Nebraska earn a median of $48,530 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,840; the top 10% earn over $59,670. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Nebraska
Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Quality Control Analysts$48,640 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$72,230 median in Nebraska
- Chemists$74,890 median in Nebraska
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49,090 median in Nebraska
- Biological Technicians$48,220 median in Nebraska
- Chemical Technicians$62,640 median in Nebraska
Food Science Technicians pay in Nebraska
How much do food science technicians make in Nebraska?
The median is $48,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,840 and the top 10% earn over $59,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 38 (−7% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.