Food Science Technicians Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$64,770

per year

Hourly Rate

$31.14

per hour

Employment

160

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

+24.2%

National: $52,130

📊 Compared to the national median of $52,130, Kentucky pays 24.2% MORE for Food Science Technicians positions.

Purchasing Power

$73,186

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

18%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$42,170

25th

$52,640

Median

$64,770

75th

$80,490

90th

$84,410

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).