Food Science Technicians in California
SOC 19-4013 · Life, Physical, and Social Science
3,990Jobs in California
$56,850Mean annual wage
16th of 38Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,790 | $19.61 |
| 25th percentile | $47,080 | $22.64 |
| Median (50th) | $54,200 | $26.06 |
| 75th percentile | $64,100 | $30.82 |
| 90th percentile | $76,330 | $36.70 |
| Mean | $56,850 | $27.33 |
Across 38 states with a published mean, the highest are Illinois ($68,480), Kentucky ($66,530), Virginia ($65,500); the lowest are Alabama ($43,710), Louisiana ($44,450), New Mexico ($44,720). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3,990 | $56,850 | $54,200 |
| Arizona | — | — | — |
| Nevada | 110 | $58,820 | $59,070 |
| Oregon | 820 | $51,980 | $50,590 |