Salary for Food Science Technicians
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Individuals employed as food science technicians assist food scientists in the study and improvement of food processing technologies. They perform this function by running standardized tests which help to determine the chemical and physical properties of foods and beverages. Additionally, they may measure, weigh, and test food containers for compliance with standards and specifications. These professionals may also complete basic duties such as sterilizing laboratory equipment. A high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum education requirement for this position.A Food Science Technician usually gets an average pay level of somewhere between 24000 - 36000 based on levels of tenure. Food Science Technicians can receive an average wage of Thirty Four Thousand Nine Hundred dollars per annum.
Food Science Technicians make the greatest compensation in Indiana, where they get pay levels, on average, of close to $48380. Employees with these jobs are compensated highest in Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, where they get an average salary rate of $44150.
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SALARY TREND
The annual compensation for this career has gone up since 2004. Salaries have increased by an average of 9.13 percent nationwide in that time.
INDUSTRIES
Food Science Technicians tend to make the most in the following industries
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $44,150 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $40,060 |
| Educational Services | $36,030 |
| Manufacturing | $35,860 |
| Retail Trade | $35,760 |
| Public Administration | $34,430 |
In general, they earn less within the industries below
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $27,280 |
| Administrative, Support and Waste Management Services | $28,200 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $31,720 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $32,270 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $33,130 |
| Wholesale Trade | $33,670 |
