Food Science Technicians Salary in Ohio

Food science technicians in Ohio earn the most in Columbus (average $78,750 a year) and the least in Cincinnati ($63,960), across the 2 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food science technicians average at $62,220 and the median at $57,060 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,660.

Food Science Technicians average salary by city in Ohio

Columbus$78,750
Cincinnati$63,960

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$78,750	$86,300	$72,210	$60,538	95
Cincinnati	$63,960	$64,480	$54,260	$51,104	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Food Science Technicians salary in other states

Food Science Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

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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