Food quality assurance technician earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level food quality assurance technician earnings begin at:

$29.52 per hour

$61,400 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level food quality assurance technician earnings begin at:

$24.04 per hour

$50,000 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level food quality assurance technician earnings begin at:

$17.31 per hour

$36,000 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level food quality assurance technician earnings begin at:

$13.94 per hour

$29,000 per year

10th percentile

Starting level food quality assurance technician earnings begin at:

$12.69 per hour

$26,400 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

How do food quality assurance technician salaries compare to similar careers?

Food quality assurance technicians earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than registered dietitian but more than nutritionists.

Career Median Salary
Registered dietitian salary $55K
Personal chef salary $32K
Brewmaster salary $38K
Food quality assurance technician salary $36K
Sommelier salary $37K
Restaurant manager salary $32K
Culinary chef salary $30K
Nutritionist salary $27K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)