Food Science Technicians pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,280 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in Reno earn between $53,170 and $62,870.
- $46K10th
- $53K25th
- $59KMedian
- $63K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,450 | $4,954 | $28.58 |
| Median | $59,440 | $4,953 | $28.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,170 | $4,431 | $25.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,870 | $5,239 | $30.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Food science technicians in Reno earn about the same as the Nevada average ($58,820) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($56,660). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $52,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $59,450 | $59,440 | $45,960 | $77,280 | 40 |
| Nevada | $58,820 | $59,070 | $47,220 | $66,590 | 110 |
| 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 Reno
On the average salary of $59,450, a single filer in Reno takes home about $49,948 a year, or $4,162 a month and $1,921 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $59,450 buys what about $58,853 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in other Nevada cities
Reno ranks 1st of 2 Nevada metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Reno$59,450
- Las Vegas$58,230
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 Reno: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in Reno?
$28.58 an hour on average, and $28.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in Reno?
About $49,948 a year ($4,162 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,450. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do food science technicians earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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 1.48, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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