Food Scientists and Technologists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $137,650 or more. The middle half of food scientists and technologists in Louisville earn between $56,500 and $100,310.
- $50K10th
- $56K25th
- $74KMedian
- $100K75th
- $138K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,260 | $7,022 | $40.51 |
| Median | $74,150 | $6,179 | $35.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,500 | $4,708 | $27.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,310 | $8,359 | $48.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Food scientists and technologists in Louisville earn 12% less than the Kentucky average ($96,080) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($95,360). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $88,720.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $84,260 | $74,150 | $50,490 | $137,650 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $96,080 | $98,710 | $47,480 | $137,650 | 170 |
| United States | $95,360 | $88,720 | $52,920 | $145,280 | 13,060 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Scientists and Technologists salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $84,260, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $63,422 a year, or $5,285 a month and $2,439 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 | $65,609 | $5,467 |
| Working in KY | $63,422 | $5,285 |
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 scientists and technologists? 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 $84,260 buys what about $90,530 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Scientists and Technologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$96,060
- Indianapolis, IN$73,260
- Columbus, OH$82,210
- St. Louis, MO$107,530
- Chicago, IL$108,070
- Ann Arbor, MI$100,270
Highest-paying cities for food scientists and technologists
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($120,200).
- Boston, MA$120,200
- San Jose, CA$117,020
- Washington, DC$113,320
- San Francisco, CA$110,580
- New York, NY$110,190
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Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Louisville: questions
How much do food scientists and technologists make an hour in Louisville?
$40.51 an hour on average, and $35.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food scientists and technologists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food scientists and technologists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $63,422 a year ($5,285 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,260. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do food scientists and technologists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($95,360).
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 19-1012; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.4%.
- 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 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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