Food Science Technicians pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,710 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in Allentown earn between $42,680 and $60,710.
- $43K10th
- $43K25th
- $60KMedian
- $61K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,560 | $4,380 | $25.27 |
| Median | $60,320 | $5,027 | $29.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,680 | $3,557 | $20.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,710 | $5,059 | $29.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Food science technicians in Allentown earn 5% more than the Pennsylvania average ($49,820) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($56,660). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $52,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $52,560 | $60,320 | $42,670 | $60,710 | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,820 | $48,060 | $37,590 | $62,200 | 590 |
| United States | $56,660 | $52,130 | $39,820 | $78,820 | 14,600 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Science Technicians salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $52,560, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $42,798 a year, or $3,567 a month and $1,646 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $43,056 | $3,588 |
| Working in PA | $42,798 | $3,567 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $52,560 buys what about $52,577 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 1st of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Allentown$52,560
- Lancaster$52,260
- Scranton$51,950
- Philadelphia$51,660
- Harrisburg$50,500
- Pittsburgh$47,240
- York$44,600
Highest-paying cities for food science technicians
Columbus, OH pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,750).
- Columbus, OH$78,750
- Jacksonville, FL$77,640
- Louisville, KY$76,400
- Seattle, WA$72,940
- Chicago, IL$71,440
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Food Science Technicians salary in Allentown: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in Allentown?
$25.27 an hour on average, and $29.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in Allentown?
About $42,798 a year ($3,567 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,560. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do food science technicians earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($56,660).
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; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.14, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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