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SOC 19-4013·Life, Physical & Social Science
Food Science Technicians
Median wage
$53,963
10-yr outlook
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Openings / year
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Workers in NY
750
How pay grows with experience
Food Science Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $45,565 |
| Median (typical) | $53,963 |
| Experienced | $64,832 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Food Science Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Central New York | $66,589 |
| New York City | $59,658 |
| Long Island | $59,329 |
| Hudson Valley | $56,024 |
| Western New York | $52,747 |
| Finger Lakes | $52,658 |
| North Country | $50,769 |
| Mohawk Valley | $49,837 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Life, Physical & Social Science) and pay more than a Food Science Technicians. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Chemical Technicians$59,292 median (+$5,329) · +1.1% by 2032
- Biological Technicians$60,349 median (+$6,386) · +12.6% by 2032
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60,992 median (+$7,029) · +14.9% by 2032
- Social Science Research Assistants$61,745 median (+$7,782) · +11.7% by 2032
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$63,981 median (+$10,018) · +14.4% by 2032
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64,199 median (+$10,236) · +15.6% by 2032
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