Food Science Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $86,340 or more. The middle half of food science technicians in Louisville earn between $68,550 and $84,390.
- $54K10th
- $69K25th
- $84KMedian
- $84K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,400 | $6,367 | $36.73 |
| Median | $84,320 | $7,027 | $40.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,550 | $5,712 | $32.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,390 | $7,032 | $40.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Science Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Food science technicians in Louisville earn 15% more than the Kentucky average ($66,530) and 35% more than the U.S. average ($56,660). At the median the gap is +62% against the U.S. median of $52,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $76,400 | $84,320 | $53,730 | $86,340 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $66,530 | $64,770 | $42,170 | $84,410 | 160 |
| United States | $56,660 | $52,130 | $39,820 | $78,820 | 14,600 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Science Technicians salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $76,400, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $58,340 a year, or $4,862 a month and $2,244 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 | $60,315 | $5,026 |
| Working in KY | $58,340 | $4,862 |
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 food science technicians? 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 $76,400 buys what about $82,085 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Science Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$63,960
- Indianapolis, IN$47,130
- Columbus, OH$78,750
- St. Louis, MO$67,050
- Chicago, IL$71,440
- Lansing, MI$48,360
Highest-paying cities for food science technicians
Columbus, OH pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,750).
- Columbus, OH$78,750
- Jacksonville, FL$77,640
- Louisville, KY$76,400
- Seattle, WA$72,940
- Chicago, IL$71,440
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Food Science Technicians salary in Louisville: questions
How much do food science technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$36.73 an hour on average, and $40.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food science technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food science technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $58,340 a year ($4,862 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,400. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do food science technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% more than the U.S. average for this job ($56,660).
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 19-4013; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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