Food Science Technicians Salary in Arkansas

Food science technicians in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $54,830 a year) and the least in Fort Smith ($46,460), across the 2 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food science technicians average at $52,070 and the median at $46,810 for 140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,660.

Food Science Technicians average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$54,830
Fort Smith$46,460

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$54,830	$55,090	$46,880	$44,695	91
Fort Smith	$46,460	$43,710	$43,710	$38,280	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Food Science Technicians salary by city and state

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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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