Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Kentucky
Food Scientists and Technologists in Kentucky earn a median of $98,710 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($88,720)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,480; the top 10% earn over $137,650. Nationally the range is $52,920 to $145,280.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Soil and Plant Scientists$67,340 median in Kentucky
- Microbiologists$66,500 median in Kentucky
- Validation Engineers$96,820 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Materials Engineers$100,620 median in Kentucky
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers$147,680 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$107,760 median in Kentucky
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Kentucky
How much do food scientists and technologists make in Kentucky?
The median is $98,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,480 and the top 10% earn over $137,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for food scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 39 (+11% vs. the national median of $88,720). Living costs are not included.