Mississippi

Food Science Technicians Salary in Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$54,180
-3.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$26.05
 
10th Percentile
$35,930
Entry level
90th Percentile
$78,520
Senior level
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Salary Range

Food Science Technicians in Mississippi earn between $35,930 and $78,520, with a mean of $54,180. The national average for this role is $56,131.

$54,180 mean
10th Percentile$35,93090th Percentile$78,520

How Mississippi Compares

LocationMean Salary
Mississippi$54,180
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. Mississippi. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.