Food Science Technicians pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,260 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in Boston earn between $57,840 and $73,270.
- $51K10th
- $58K25th
- $63KMedian
- $73K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,510 | $5,292 | $30.53 |
| Median | $63,160 | $5,263 | $30.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,840 | $4,820 | $27.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,270 | $6,106 | $35.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Food science technicians in Boston earn 12% more than the Massachusetts average ($56,530) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($56,660). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $52,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $63,510 | $63,160 | $51,160 | $76,260 | 130 |
| Massachusetts | $56,530 | $56,850 | $44,900 | $73,300 | 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 Boston
On the average salary of $63,510, a single filer in Boston takes home about $50,355 a year, or $4,196 a month and $1,937 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $53,210 | $4,434 |
| Working in MA | $50,355 | $4,196 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $63,510 buys what about $58,661 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 11.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Providence, RI$47,580
- New York, NY$60,990
- Allentown, PA$52,560
- Scranton, PA$51,950
- Philadelphia, PA$51,660
- Vineland, NJ$51,990
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 Boston: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in Boston?
$30.54 an hour on average, and $30.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in Boston?
About $50,355 a year ($4,196 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,510. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do food science technicians earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.51, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.51).
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