Food Science Technicians Salary in South Carolina
Food Science Technicians in South Carolina earn a median of $39,480 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,270; the top 10% earn over $60,040. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Quality Control Analysts$58,960 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$108,660 median in South Carolina
- Chemists$79,670 median in South Carolina
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45,760 median in South Carolina
- Biological Technicians$53,040 median in South Carolina
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$108,490 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
Food Science Technicians pay in South Carolina
How much do food science technicians make in South Carolina?
The median is $39,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,270 and the top 10% earn over $60,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 38 (−24% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.