Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Food Science Technicians

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Virginia$65,360
  2. 2Kentucky$64,770
  3. 3Washington$62,070
  4. 4Vermont$60,980
  5. 5Illinois$60,820
  6. 6Missouri$59,570
  7. 7Nevada$59,070
  8. 8Colorado$58,540
  9. 9Florida$58,500
  10. 10Minnesota$57,940
  11. 11Maryland$57,880
  12. 12Ohio$57,060
  13. 13Massachusetts$56,850
  14. 14New Jersey$56,730
  15. 15Wisconsin$55,690