Food Science Technicians salary
in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
- Middle 50%
- $40,410–$51,670
- vs U.S. median
- -15%
- Metro rank
- #17 of 17
Food Science Technicians in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro earn a median of $44,550 a year, based on BLS estimates for 300 jobs (May 2025). That is 15% below the U.S. median of $52,130 and in line with the IN statewide median of $44,630. It ranks #17 of 17 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE300 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Food Science Technicians salary in Indianapolis?
The BLS median is $44,550 a year (May 2025). Half of the 300 jobs pay between $40,410 and $51,670. The 10th percentile is $40,410 and the 90th is $51,670.
Is Indianapolis a high-paying metro for Food Science Technicians?
That is 15% below the U.S. median of $52,130 and in line with the IN statewide median of $44,630. It ranks #17 of 17 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Food Science Technicians make an hour in Indianapolis?
About $21.42 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $44,550 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $19.43–$24.84 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.