Food Science Technicians Salary in Texas
Food Science Technicians in Texas earn a median of $47,760 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,040; the top 10% earn over $76,130. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Quality Control Analysts$48,960 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$90,610 median in Texas
- Chemists$99,640 median in Texas
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47,710 median in Texas
- Biological Technicians$50,130 median in Texas
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$124,060 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Food Science Technicians pay in Texas
How much do food science technicians make in Texas?
The median is $47,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,040 and the top 10% earn over $76,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 38 (−8% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.