Food Science Technicians Salary in California

Median Salary

$54,200

per year

Hourly Rate

$26.06

per hour

Employment

3,990

in California

vs. National Avg

+4.0%

National: $52,130

📊 Compared to the national median of $52,130, California pays 4.0% MORE for Food Science Technicians positions.

Purchasing Power

$48,961

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

50%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$40,790

25th

$47,080

Median

$54,200

75th

$64,100

90th

$76,330

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).