Food Science Technicians pay range in Jacksonville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,110 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in Jacksonville earn between $67,610 and $83,030.
- $41K10th
- $68K25th
- $83KMedian
- $83K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,640 | $6,470 | $37.33 |
| Median | $83,030 | $6,919 | $39.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,610 | $5,634 | $32.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,030 | $6,919 | $39.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in Jacksonville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Food science technicians in Jacksonville earn 25% more than the Florida average ($62,250) and 37% more than the U.S. average ($56,660). At the median the gap is +59% against the U.S. median of $52,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $77,640 | $83,030 | $41,340 | $103,110 | 50 |
| Florida | $62,250 | $58,500 | $37,620 | $91,820 | 250 |
| 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 Jacksonville
On the average salary of $77,640, a single filer in Jacksonville takes home about $63,450 a year, or $5,287 a month and $2,440 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jacksonville a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jacksonville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.5), so the average $77,640 buys what about $78,043 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Jacksonville ($48,830). A typical home costs $352,994, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in other Florida cities
Jacksonville ranks 1st of 4 Florida metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Jacksonville: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in Jacksonville?
$37.33 an hour on average, and $39.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in Jacksonville?
About $63,450 a year ($5,287 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,640. Florida has no state income tax.
Do food science technicians earn more in Jacksonville than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% more 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 Jacksonville, FL (27260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.5%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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