Food Science Technicians pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,450 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in New York earn between $47,370 and $67,640.
- $39K10th
- $47K25th
- $60KMedian
- $68K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,990 | $5,082 | $29.32 |
| Median | $60,020 | $5,002 | $28.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,370 | $3,948 | $22.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,640 | $5,637 | $32.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Food science technicians in New York earn 4% more than the New York State average ($58,580) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($56,660). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $52,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $60,990 | $60,020 | $38,920 | $77,450 | 580 |
| New York State | $58,580 | $55,470 | $44,270 | $75,080 | 580 |
| 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 New York
On the average salary of $60,990, a single filer in New York takes home about $48,436 a year, or $4,036 a month and $1,863 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $49,364 | $4,114 |
| Working in NY | $48,436 | $4,036 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $60,990 buys what about $54,183 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 11.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in other New York cities
New York ranks 1st of 3 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 New York: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in New York?
$29.32 an hour on average, and $28.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in New York?
About $48,436 a year ($4,036 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,990. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do food science technicians earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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