Food Science Technicians pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,480 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in Portland earn between $48,320 and $59,970.
- $46K10th
- $48K25th
- $52KMedian
- $60K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,110 | $4,509 | $26.01 |
| Median | $51,570 | $4,298 | $24.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,320 | $4,027 | $23.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,970 | $4,998 | $28.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Food science technicians in Portland earn 4% more than the Oregon average ($51,980) and 5% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $54,110 | $51,570 | $45,530 | $67,480 | 280 |
| Oregon | $51,980 | $50,590 | $41,090 | $63,260 | 820 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $54,110, a single filer in Portland takes home about $41,858 a year, or $3,488 a month and $1,610 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $45,657 | $3,805 |
| Working in OR | $41,858 | $3,488 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $54,110 buys what about $51,328 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 10.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 3 Oregon 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 Portland: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in Portland?
$26.01 an hour on average, and $24.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in Portland?
About $41,858 a year ($3,488 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,110. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do food science technicians earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.43, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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