The median annual wage for Food Science Technicians in Modesto, CA is $48,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,450.
Pay spans roughly $37,790 at the 10th percentile to $70,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.53 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as food science technicians in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $48,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,450 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.53 |
| 10th percentile | $37,790 |
| 90th percentile | $70,760 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.