Food Science Technicians Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #31 of 38 · PA
12.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,820 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $48,060
Employment 590
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,590P25 $40,440 Median $48,060P75 $57,490P90 $62,200
About 80% of food science technicianss in Pennsylvania earn between $37,590 and $62,200. 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 Pennsylvania is $49,820, about 12.1% below the U.S. average ($56,660). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $60,320 | $52,560 | 80 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $54,570 | $51,950 | 50 |
| Lancaster, PA | $53,130 | $52,260 | 70 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $50,310 | $50,500 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $48,970 | $47,240 | 30 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $48,060 | $51,660 | 250 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $45,830 | $49,340 | 50 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $44,720 | $44,600 | 40 |