Food Science Technicians salary in Missouri
The median food science technicians in Missouri earns $59,570 a year, 14% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,937 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $41,430
- 25th percentile
- $46,560
- Median percentile
- $59,570
- 75th percentile
- $83,570
- 90th percentile
- $83,570
Based on 150 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$47,245 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $59,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,968 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,557 |
| Missouri income tax (approx.) | −$2,800 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,937 |
| Every two weeks | $1,817 |
Does it go far here?
$65,593Median pay in Missouri is worth this at average US prices (local price level 90.8 vs 100).
26%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,033 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $242,630 |
| Physicians, All Other | $227,980 |
| Pediatricians, General | $223,910 |
| Dentists, General | $204,960 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $172,700 |
| Chief Executives | $172,320 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $171,180 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $159,460 |
All food science technicians salaries · Take-home pay in Missouri