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Food Science Technicians

Role Overview

Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.

Recommended Majors

Agricultural and Food Products Processing. Food Science. Food Technology and Processing. Brewing Science. Zymology/Fermentation Science. Food Science and Technology, Other. Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Biochemistry. Microbiology, General. Chemistry, General.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Mississippi	$64,600
Illinois	$63,730
Colorado	$59,450
Virginia	$59,110
Massachusetts	$57,400
Missouri	$55,830
Michigan	$53,480
Tennessee	$52,710
New York	$52,530
Kentucky	$52,410
New Jersey	$52,390
Maryland	$51,690
California	$50,960
Minnesota	$50,380
Wisconsin	$50,080

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Median Annual Salary

$49,430

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.8%

Avg. annual openings

3.2k

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