Food Science Technicians pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,950 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in Virginia Beach earn between $71,830 and $72,950.
- $58K10th
- $72K25th
- $73KMedian
- $73K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,550 | $5,879 | $33.92 |
| Median | $72,950 | $6,079 | $35.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,830 | $5,986 | $34.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,950 | $6,079 | $35.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Food science technicians in Virginia Beach earn 8% more than the Virginia average ($65,500) and 25% more than the U.S. average ($56,660). At the median the gap is +40% against the U.S. median of $52,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $70,550 | $72,950 | $57,930 | $72,950 | 40 |
| Virginia | $65,500 | $65,360 | $47,250 | $78,700 | 150 |
| 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 Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $70,550, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $55,219 a year, or $4,602 a month and $2,124 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $56,156 | $4,680 |
| Working in VA | $55,219 | $4,602 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $70,550 buys what about $72,033 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$61,370
- Vineland, NJ$51,990
- York, PA$44,600
- Philadelphia, PA$51,660
- Lancaster, PA$52,260
- Harrisburg, PA$50,500
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 Virginia Beach: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$33.92 an hour on average, and $35.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $55,219 a year ($4,602 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,550.
Do food science technicians earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). 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).
- 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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