Food Science Technicians Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Median annual salary $63,710 +28.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.63
10th percentile $32,770
90th percentile $80,790
Employed locally 50
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,770
    25th
    $50,040
    50th (median)
    $63,710
    75th
    $65,840
    90th
    $80,790

    Louisville/Jefferson County economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,737 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Science Technicians salary vs area income 89% Median Food Science Technicians salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Science Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $104,600
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $77,530
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $76,690
    Jacksonville, FL $76,320
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,030
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,220

    Nearby metros — Food Science Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,580
    Kentucky $52,410

    Related occupations in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,190
    Social Science Research Assistants $80,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,760
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $65,720
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $56,690
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Science Technicians make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $30.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.51 or more per hour.

    Is Louisville/Jefferson County above or below average for Food Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is 28.9% above the national median of $49,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Science Technicians in Louisville/Jefferson County?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,770 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,040.