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Food Science Technicians salary
in Visalia, CA

Food Science Technicians in the Visalia, CA metro earn a median of $49,270 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% below the U.S. median of $52,130 and 9% below the CA statewide median of $54,200. It ranks #14 of 17 metros with published figures for this job.

FOOD SCIENCE TECHNICIANS · VISALIA, CA · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · VISALIA, CA · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$36,710P25$38,120MEDIAN$49,270P75$60,940P90$67,370
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$39,820P25$46,020MEDIAN$52,130P75$63,270P90$78,820
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Questions

What is the average Food Science Technicians salary in Visalia?

The BLS median is $49,270 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $38,120 and $60,940. The 10th percentile is $36,710 and the 90th is $67,370.

Is Visalia a high-paying metro for Food Science Technicians?

That is 5% below the U.S. median of $52,130 and 9% below the CA statewide median of $54,200. It ranks #14 of 17 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

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.