Food Science Technicians Salary in Idaho

Food science technicians in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $52,570 a year) and the least in Twin Falls ($51,900), across the 2 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food science technicians average at $50,640 and the median at $48,980 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,660.

Food Science Technicians average salary by city in Idaho

Boise$52,570
Twin Falls$51,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$52,570	$49,930	$42,550	$42,742	98
Twin Falls	$51,900	$49,460	$44,030	$42,239	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Food Science Technicians salary in other states

Food Science Technicians salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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