Food Science Technicians salary
in Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $45,980–$53,230
- vs U.S. median
- -3%
- Metro rank
- #11 of 17
Food Science Technicians in the Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $50,590 a year, based on BLS estimates for 200 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $52,130 and in line with the OR statewide median of $50,590. It ranks #11 of 17 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE200 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Food Science Technicians pay in other OR metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,570 |
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Questions
What is the average Food Science Technicians salary in Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $50,590 a year (May 2025). Half of the 200 jobs pay between $45,980 and $53,230. The 10th percentile is $45,980 and the 90th is $61,960.
Is Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Food Science Technicians?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $52,130 and in line with the OR statewide median of $50,590. It ranks #11 of 17 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Food Science Technicians make an hour in Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area?
About $24.32 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $50,590 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.11–$25.59 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
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.