Food Science Technicians pay range in Appleton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,790 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in Appleton earn between $39,270 and $58,800.
- $39K10th
- $39K25th
- $49KMedian
- $59K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,860 | $4,322 | $24.93 |
| Median | $48,960 | $4,080 | $23.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,270 | $3,272 | $18.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,800 | $4,900 | $28.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in Appleton vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Food science technicians in Appleton earn 7% less than the Wisconsin average ($55,970) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($56,660). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $52,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $51,860 | $48,960 | $39,270 | $64,790 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $55,970 | $55,690 | $40,600 | $73,030 | 540 |
| 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 Appleton
On the average salary of $51,860, a single filer in Appleton takes home about $42,181 a year, or $3,515 a month and $1,622 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Appleton a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Appleton area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.4), so the average $51,860 buys what about $56,114 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Appleton ($49,910). A typical home costs $350,370, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in other Wisconsin cities
Appleton ranks 2nd of 3 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Milwaukee pays the most ($62,480).
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 Appleton: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in Appleton?
$24.94 an hour on average, and $23.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in Appleton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in Appleton?
About $42,181 a year ($3,515 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,860.
Do food science technicians earn more in Appleton than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Appleton, WI (11540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.56, this job is 3.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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