The average salary for a food safety and quality technician in the United States is around $36,000 per year.
Avg Salary
Food safety and quality technicians earn an average yearly salary of $36,000.
Wages typically start from $26,400 and go up to $61,400.
40% below national average Updated in 2016
Food safety and quality technician earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do food safety and quality technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Food safety and quality technicians earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than meteorologists but more than nutritionists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Meteorologist salary | $36K |
| Environmental technician salary | $38K |
| Personal chef salary | $32K |
| Biotechnician salary | $38K |
| Brewmaster salary | $38K |
| Food safety and quality technician salary | $36K |
| Sommelier salary | $37K |
| Restaurant manager salary | $32K |
| Culinary chef salary | $30K |
| Nutritionist salary | $27K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)