How much does a food science technician make in Louisville?
$84,320a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $40.54 an hour or $7,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.54
- Vs. national median
- +62%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,730Median: $84,320Highest 10%: $86,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,730 | $25.83 | |
| 25th | $68,550 | $32.96 | |
| Median | $84,320 | $40.54 | |
| 75th | $84,390 | $40.57 | |
| 90th | $86,340 | $41.51 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for food science technicians.
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,480 |
Related jobs in Louisville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| School Psychologist | $89,190 |
| Biological Scientist | $88,610 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $88,270 |
| Chemist | $86,090 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $82,930 |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $82,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $79,760 |
| Medical Scientist | $76,730 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $71,040 |
| Life | $66,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $40.54 ($84,320 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in Louisville than the national average?
Yes: $84,320 against $52,130 nationally, 62% more.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $64,770, so Louisville pays 30% more.
Where does Louisville rank for food science technician pay?
2 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a food science technician make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,340 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.