Food Science Technicians pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,300 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in Minneapolis earn between $51,790 and $64,330.
- $45K10th
- $52K25th
- $58KMedian
- $64K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,800 | $4,983 | $28.75 |
| Median | $58,290 | $4,858 | $28.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,790 | $4,316 | $24.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,330 | $5,361 | $30.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Food science technicians in Minneapolis earn 5% more than the Minnesota average ($56,950) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($56,660). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $52,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $59,800 | $58,290 | $44,590 | $76,300 | 160 |
| Minnesota | $56,950 | $57,940 | $42,010 | $74,270 | 380 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $59,800, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $47,686 a year, or $3,974 a month and $1,834 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $48,170 | $4,014 |
| Working in MN | $47,686 | $3,974 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $59,800 buys what about $57,049 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 2 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Minneapolis$59,800
- Rochester$55,810
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in Minneapolis?
$28.75 an hour on average, and $28.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $47,686 a year ($3,974 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,800. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do food science technicians earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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