Food Science Technicians Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,710 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.17
10th percentile $31,670
90th percentile $46,200
Employed locally 30
National median $49,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,670
    25th
    $31,960
    50th (median)
    $35,710
    75th
    $36,370
    90th
    $46,200

    Top-paying metros for Food Science Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $104,600
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $77,530
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $76,690
    Jacksonville, FL $76,320
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,030
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $67,610
    Conservation Scientists $45,880
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    Chemists $59,820
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $54,270
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $62,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Science Technicians make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Food Science Technicians in Kansas is $17.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.21 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Food Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Food Science Technicians salary in Kansas is 27.8% below the national median of $49,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Science Technicians in Kansas?

    Entry-level Food Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,670 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,960.