Food Science Technicians Salary in Kentucky
Food Science Technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $64,770 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,170; the top 10% earn over $84,410. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Quality Control Analysts$68,230 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$98,710 median in Kentucky
- Chemists$84,090 median in Kentucky
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49,140 median in Kentucky
- Biological Technicians$48,910 median in Kentucky
- Chemical Technicians$60,830 median in Kentucky
Food Science Technicians pay in Kentucky
How much do food science technicians make in Kentucky?
The median is $64,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,170 and the top 10% earn over $84,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 38 (+24% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.