Food Science Technicians salary
in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Food Science Technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro earn a median of $66,630 a year, based on BLS estimates for 250 jobs (May 2025). That is 28% above the U.S. median of $52,130 and 10% above the IL statewide median of $60,820. It ranks #2 of 17 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE250 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Food Science Technicians salary in Chicago?
The BLS median is $66,630 a year (May 2025). Half of the 250 jobs pay between $51,220 and $82,910. The 10th percentile is $47,860 and the 90th is $104,390.
Is Chicago a high-paying metro for Food Science Technicians?
That is 28% above the U.S. median of $52,130 and 10% above the IL statewide median of $60,820. It ranks #2 of 17 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.