Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Kansas

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

Median annual salary $79,320 -7% vs national
Median hourly $38.14
10th percentile $47,220
90th percentile $153,580
Employed locally 100
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,220
    25th
    $54,640
    50th (median)
    $79,320
    75th
    $101,830
    90th
    $153,580

    Top-paying metros for Food Scientists and Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,670
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $103,810
    New Jersey $102,630
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,630
    Ann Arbor, MI $102,570
    District of Columbia $102,500

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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 Scientists and Technologists make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Kansas is $38.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.75 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Food Scientists and Technologists salaries?

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Kansas is 7% below the national median of $85,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Scientists and Technologists in Kansas?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,220 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,640.