Food Science Technicians pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,930 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in Omaha earn between $48,300 and $58,470.
- $48K10th
- $48K25th
- $52KMedian
- $58K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,880 | $4,407 | $25.42 |
| Median | $52,160 | $4,347 | $25.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,300 | $4,025 | $23.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,470 | $4,872 | $28.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Food science technicians in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($51,780) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($56,660). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $52,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $52,880 | $52,160 | $48,280 | $58,930 | n/a |
| Nebraska | $51,780 | $48,530 | $44,840 | $59,670 | 170 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $52,880, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $43,143 a year, or $3,595 a month and $1,659 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $43,271 | $3,606 |
| Working in NE | $43,143 | $3,595 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $52,880 buys what about $57,534 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Sioux City, IA$47,830
- Des Moines, IA$49,130
- Rochester, MN$55,810
- Minneapolis, MN$59,800
- St. Louis, MO$67,050
- Madison, WI$50,320
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 Omaha: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in Omaha?
$25.43 an hour on average, and $25.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in Omaha?
About $43,143 a year ($3,595 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,880.
Do food science technicians earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
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