Food Science Technicians Salary in Virginia
Food Science Technicians in Virginia earn a median of $65,360 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,250; the top 10% earn over $78,700. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Quality Control Analysts$67,240 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$93,590 median in Virginia
- Chemists$96,650 median in Virginia
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45,360 median in Virginia
- Biological Technicians$53,360 median in Virginia
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$98,930 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
Food Science Technicians pay in Virginia
How much do food science technicians make in Virginia?
The median is $65,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,250 and the top 10% earn over $78,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 38 (+25% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.