Food Science Technicians pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,120 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in Providence earn between $44,900 and $48,890.
- $40K10th
- $45K25th
- $45KMedian
- $49K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,580 | $3,965 | $22.88 |
| Median | $44,900 | $3,742 | $21.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,900 | $3,742 | $21.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,890 | $4,074 | $23.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Food science technicians in Providence earn 16% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $47,580 | $44,900 | $39,590 | $62,120 | 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 Providence
On the average salary of $47,580, a single filer in Providence takes home about $39,243 a year, or $3,270 a month and $1,509 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $39,243 | $3,270 |
| Working in MA | $38,352 | $3,196 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for food science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $47,580 buys what about $46,751 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 11.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$63,510
- New York, NY$60,990
- Allentown, PA$52,560
- Scranton, PA$51,950
- Philadelphia, PA$51,660
- Vineland, NJ$51,990
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 Providence: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in Providence?
$22.87 an hour on average, and $21.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in Providence?
About $39,243 a year ($3,270 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,580. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do food science technicians earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.50, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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