Food Science Technicians Salary in Iowa
Ranked #21 of 38 · IA
6.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,870 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $50,740
Employment 420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $40,200P25 $47,180 Median $50,740P75 $58,150P90 $66,370
About 80% of food science technicianss in Iowa earn between $40,200 and $66,370. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food science technicians salary in Iowa is $52,870, about 6.7% below the U.S. average ($56,660). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $52,180 | $55,980 | 30 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $51,540 | $55,830 | 60 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $50,710 | $47,830 | 50 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $50,350 | $52,050 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $48,820 | $49,130 | 140 |