Connecticut Median
$49,700
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.89
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $52,130
State Rank
#23 of 38
state estimate
How much does a Food Science Technician make in Connecticut?
Food Science Technicians in Connecticut take home a median of $49,700 annually — roughly $23.89 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $52,130.
Within Connecticut, entry-level pay starts around $36,930 while the top 10% make $61,150 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,710 and $55,900 a year.
Food Science Technician salary range in Connecticut
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,930 | $17.75 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $47,710 | $22.94 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $49,700 | $23.89 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $55,900 | $26.88 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,150 | $29.40 |
|
How Connecticut compares
Connecticut ranks 23rd out of 38 states and territories for Food Science Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Food Science Technician salary in other states
Virginia $65,360Kentucky $64,770Washington $62,070Vermont $60,980Illinois $60,820Missouri $59,570Nevada $59,070Colorado $58,540Florida $58,500Minnesota $57,940Maryland $57,880Ohio $57,060Massachusetts $56,850New Jersey $56,730Wisconsin $55,690New York $55,470California $54,200Georgia $53,150Michigan $52,130Mississippi $51,460Iowa $50,740Oregon $50,590Idaho $48,980South Dakota $48,760North Carolina $48,640Nebraska $48,530Pennsylvania $48,060Texas $47,760Oklahoma $47,240Arkansas $46,810New Mexico $46,500Utah $45,110Indiana $44,630Louisiana $44,310Alabama $40,940Kansas $39,930South Carolina $39,480
Working as a Food Science Technician in Connecticut
Nationally, about 15,000 people work as Food Science Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Connecticut pay ($49,700) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Food Science Technician make in Connecticut?
The median Food Science Technician salary in Connecticut is $49,700 per year, or about $23.89 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,930 at the entry level to $61,150 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Connecticut pay compare to the national average?
Connecticut pays Food Science Technicians about 5% less than the national median of $52,130. Connecticut ranks 23rd out of 38 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Connecticut a good state for Food Science Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,700 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Connecticut?
The highest-paying occupations in Connecticut include Cardiologist ($488,940), Anesthesiologist ($481,820), Orthodontist ($478,680), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.