Food Science Technicians Salary in North Carolina
Food Science Technicians in North Carolina earn a median of $48,640 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,740; the top 10% earn over $63,280. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Quality Control Analysts$49,200 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$79,840 median in North Carolina
- Chemists$82,620 median in North Carolina
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$43,680 median in North Carolina
- Biological Technicians$61,720 median in North Carolina
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$110,430 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Food Science Technicians pay in North Carolina
How much do food science technicians make in North Carolina?
The median is $48,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,740 and the top 10% earn over $63,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 38 (−7% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.