Food Science Technicians Salary in New York

Food science technicians in New York earn the most in New York (average $60,990 a year) and the least in Rochester ($56,520), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food science technicians average at $58,580 and the median at $55,470 for 580 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,660.

Food Science Technicians average salary by city in New York

New York$60,990
Buffalo$57,990
Rochester$56,520

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$60,990	$60,020	$47,370	$48,436	113
Buffalo	$57,990	$61,870	$51,980	$46,191	96
Rochester	$56,520	$54,970	$50,160	$45,090	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes 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 New York

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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