The median annual wage for Food Science Technicians in New Jersey is $52,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,910.
Pay spans roughly $36,870 at the 10th percentile to $97,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.19 per hour. An estimated 610 people work as food science technicians in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $52,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.19 |
| 10th percentile | $36,870 |
| 90th percentile | $97,340 |
| Employment | 610 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.