Food Science Technicians pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,770 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in Atlanta earn between $39,730 and $80,620.
- $33K10th
- $40K25th
- $53KMedian
- $81K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,560 | $4,963 | $28.63 |
| Median | $52,690 | $4,391 | $25.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,730 | $3,311 | $19.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,620 | $6,718 | $38.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Food science technicians in Atlanta earn 4% more than the Georgia average ($57,520) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($56,660). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $52,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $59,560 | $52,690 | $32,550 | $80,770 | 160 |
| Georgia | $57,520 | $53,150 | $33,040 | $80,620 | 260 |
| United States | $56,660 | $52,130 | $39,820 | $78,820 | 14,600 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Science Technicians salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $59,560, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $47,813 a year, or $3,984 a month and $1,839 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $59,560 buys what about $59,525 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Jacksonville, FL$77,640
- Louisville, KY$76,400
- Cincinnati, OH$63,960
- Tampa, FL$54,350
- Indianapolis, IN$47,130
- Lakeland, FL$57,000
Highest-paying cities for food science technicians
Columbus, OH pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,750).
- Columbus, OH$78,750
- Jacksonville, FL$77,640
- Louisville, KY$76,400
- Seattle, WA$72,940
- Chicago, IL$71,440
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Food Science Technicians salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in Atlanta?
$28.64 an hour on average, and $25.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $47,813 a year ($3,984 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,560.
Do food science technicians earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($56,660).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4013; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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