Food Science Technicians Salary in Pennsylvania
Food Science Technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median of $48,060 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,590; the top 10% earn over $62,200. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Quality Control Analysts$57,680 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$83,380 median in Pennsylvania
- Chemists$77,090 median in Pennsylvania
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49,480 median in Pennsylvania
- Biological Technicians$54,950 median in Pennsylvania
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$124,070 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Food Science Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
How much do food science technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $48,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,590 and the top 10% earn over $62,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 38 (−8% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.