Food Processing Workers, All Other pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,140 or more. The middle half of other food processing workers in Louisville earn between $41,820 and $44,610.
- $38K10th
- $42K25th
- $45KMedian
- $45K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,110 | $3,592 | $20.73 |
| Median | $44,610 | $3,718 | $21.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,820 | $3,485 | $20.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,610 | $3,718 | $21.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Other food processing workers in Louisville earn 9% more than the Kentucky average ($39,570) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($40,300). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $39,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $43,110 | $44,610 | $38,190 | $45,140 | 70 |
| Kentucky | $39,570 | $37,450 | $37,130 | $44,610 | 690 |
| United States | $40,300 | $39,680 | $32,210 | $47,950 | 65,000 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Processing Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $43,110, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $34,479 a year, or $2,873 a month and $1,326 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $35,556 | $2,963 |
| Working in KY | $34,479 | $2,873 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for other food processing workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $43,110 buys what about $46,318 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Processing Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$40,290
- Dayton, OH$42,270
- Nashville, TN$43,840
- Knoxville, TN$40,170
- Morristown, TN$44,180
- Columbus, OH$39,260
Highest-paying cities for other food processing workers
Rochester, MN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($58,260).
- Rochester, MN$58,260
- Lancaster, PA$52,090
- Hanford, CA$52,050
- Harrisburg, PA$50,620
- Seattle, WA$49,110
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Food Processing Workers, All Other salary in Louisville: questions
How much do other food processing workers make an hour in Louisville?
$20.72 an hour on average, and $21.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other food processing workers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other food processing workers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $34,479 a year ($2,873 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,110. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do other food processing workers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,300).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3099; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.24, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.24).
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