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Food Science Technicians Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$56,850
+1.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$27.33
 
10th Percentile
$40,790
Entry level
90th Percentile
$76,330
Senior level
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Salary Range

Food Science Technicians in California earn between $40,790 and $76,330, with a mean of $56,850. The national average for this role is $56,131.

$56,850 mean
10th Percentile$40,79090th Percentile$76,330

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$56,850
National Average$56,131
Illinois$68,480
Kentucky$66,530
Virginia$65,500
Washington$65,120
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.