Food Science Technicians Salary in Minnesota

Food science technicians in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $59,800 a year) and the least in Rochester ($55,810), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food science technicians average at $56,950 and the median at $57,940 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,660.

Food Science Technicians average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$59,800
Rochester$55,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$59,800	$58,290	$51,790	$47,686	105
Rochester	$55,810	$53,210	$47,360	$44,752	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave 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 Minnesota

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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