Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Kansas
Food Scientists and Technologists in Kansas earn a median salary of $85,065 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.3% vs the national median of $85,310. An estimated 370 food scientists and technologists are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $64,210 to $101,740 depending on location.
$85,065
Avg median salary in Kansas
$101,740
Highest paying metro
$64,210
Lowest paying metro
370
Employed in Kansas
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inFood Scientists and Technologists salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $101,740 | $73,250 | $129,590 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $92,530 | $73,000 | $132,150 | — |
| South Arkansas | $89,600 | $72,640 | $132,140 | — |
| Wichita, KS | $82,990 | $59,340 | $96,990 | 40 |
| Kansas | $79,320 | $54,640 | $101,830 | 100 |
| Lawrence, KS | $64,210 | $46,230 | $76,550 | 40 |