Food Science Technicians Salary in Wisconsin

Food science technicians in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $62,480 a year) and the least in Madison ($50,320), across the 3 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food science technicians average at $55,970 and the median at $55,690 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,660.

Food Science Technicians average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$62,480
Appleton$51,860
Madison$50,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$62,480	$73,030	$51,900	$50,182	97
Appleton	$51,860	$48,960	$39,270	$42,181	92
Madison	$50,320	$47,740	$40,620	$41,020	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Wisconsin

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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