The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $71,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,180.
Pay spans roughly $53,330 at the 10th percentile to $94,680 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.38 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as food scientists and technologists in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN.
| Median (annual) | $71,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.38 |
| 10th percentile | $53,330 |
| 90th percentile | $94,680 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.