The median annual wage for Food Science Technicians in Chico, CA is $45,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,650.
Pay spans roughly $36,450 at the 10th percentile to $70,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.92 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as food science technicians in Chico, CA.
| Median (annual) | $45,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.92 |
| 10th percentile | $36,450 |
| 90th percentile | $70,190 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.