Food Science Technicians Salary in Washington
Food Science Technicians in Washington earn a median of $62,070 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,070
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,930; the top 10% earn over $79,850. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Quality Control Analysts$73,530 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$94,990 median in Washington
- Chemists$97,420 median in Washington
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48,920 median in Washington
- Biological Technicians$60,800 median in Washington
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$108,200 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Food Science Technicians pay in Washington
How much do food science technicians make in Washington?
The median is $62,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,930 and the top 10% earn over $79,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 38 (+19% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.