Food Science Technicians Salary in Iowa

Food science technicians in Iowa earn the most in Des Moines (average $49,130 a year) and the least in Sioux City ($47,830), across the 2 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food science technicians average at $52,870 and the median at $50,740 for 420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,660.

Food Science Technicians average salary by city in Iowa

Des Moines$49,130
Sioux City$47,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Des Moines	$49,130	$48,820	$40,200	$40,401	92
Sioux City	$47,830	$50,710	$38,260	$39,406	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) 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 Iowa

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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