Food Science Technicians Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 60 employed
Annual Mean
$76,400
$36.73/hr
Annual Median
$84,320
$40.54/hr
Bottom 10%
$53,730
$25.83/hr
Top 10%
$86,340
$41.51/hr
Location vs National Average
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
$76,400
Difference
+34.8% vs US avg
US National
$56,660
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $53,730 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $68,550 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $84,320 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $84,390 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $86,340 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$54K
25th
$69K
Median
$84K
75th
$84K
90th
$86K
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN has a relatively small Food Science Technicians workforce (approximately 60 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.
In Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, Food Science Technicians salaries range from $53,730 at the 10th percentile to $86,340 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $32,610 (39% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.