The median annual wage for Food Science Technicians in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL is $46,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,270.
Pay spans roughly $39,240 at the 10th percentile to $54,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.20 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as food science technicians in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL.
| Median (annual) | $46,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.20 |
| 10th percentile | $39,240 |
| 90th percentile | $54,480 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.