Food Science Technicians Salary in Washington

Food science technicians in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $72,940 a year) and the least in Kennewick ($49,750), across the 3 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food science technicians average at $65,120 and the median at $62,070 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,660.

Food Science Technicians average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$72,940
Yakima$51,580
Kennewick$49,750

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$72,940	$79,850	$62,070	$60,143	111
Yakima	$51,580	$47,590	$45,200	$43,625	96
Kennewick	$49,750	$48,550	$45,630	$42,154	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Food Science Technicians salary in other states

Food Science Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

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.
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.

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