The median annual wage for Food Science Technicians in Kentucky is $52,410 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,820.
Pay spans roughly $32,770 at the 10th percentile to $72,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.20 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as food science technicians in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $52,410 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.20 |
| 10th percentile | $32,770 |
| 90th percentile | $72,150 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.