Food Science Technicians Salary in New York
Food Science Technicians in New York earn a median of $55,470 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,270; the top 10% earn over $75,080. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near New York
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- Biological Technicians$61,210 median in New York
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$129,780 median in New York (broader BLS group)
Food Science Technicians pay in New York
How much do food science technicians make in New York?
The median is $55,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,270 and the top 10% earn over $75,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 38 (+6% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.