Food Science Technicians Salary in Ohio
Food Science Technicians in Ohio earn a median of $57,060 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,060
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,000; the top 10% earn over $86,300. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Quality Control Analysts$49,210 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$76,780 median in Ohio
- Chemists$85,270 median in Ohio
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45,230 median in Ohio
- Biological Technicians$51,080 median in Ohio
- Chemical Technicians$59,750 median in Ohio
Food Science Technicians pay in Ohio
How much do food science technicians make in Ohio?
The median is $57,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,000 and the top 10% earn over $86,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 38 (+9% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.