Food Science Technicians pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $40,900 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in San Juan earn between $34,040 and $36,360.
- $28K10th
- $34K25th
- $36KMedian
- $36K75th
- $41K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,570 | $2,964 | $17.10 |
| Median | $36,060 | $3,005 | $17.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,040 | $2,837 | $16.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,360 | $3,030 | $17.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Food science technicians in San Juan earn 4% more than the Puerto Rico average ($34,130) and 37% less than the U.S. average ($56,660). At the median the gap is -31% against the U.S. median of $52,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $35,570 | $36,060 | $28,150 | $40,900 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $34,130 | $36,050 | $21,890 | $38,020 | 50 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$54,580
- Lakeland, FL$57,000
- Tampa, FL$54,350
- Jacksonville, FL$77,640
- Virginia Beach, VA$70,550
- Vineland, NJ$51,990
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 San Juan: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in San Juan?
$17.10 an hour on average, and $17.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do food science technicians earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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