Food Science Technicians Salary in Yakima, WA (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 60 employed
Annual Mean
$51,580
$24.80/hr
Annual Median
$47,590
$22.88/hr
Bottom 10%
$40,760
$19.60/hr
Top 10%
$64,790
$31.15/hr
Location vs National Average
Yakima, WA
$51,580
Difference
-9.0% vs US avg
US National
$56,660
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $40,760 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $45,200 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $47,590 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $52,520 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $64,790 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$41K
25th
$45K
Median
$48K
75th
$53K
90th
$65K
Yakima, WA has a relatively small Food Science Technicians workforce (approximately 60 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.
In Yakima, WA, Food Science Technicians salaries range from $40,760 at the 10th percentile to $64,790 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $24,030 (50% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.