Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $64,210 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.87
10th percentile $46,230
90th percentile $115,760
Employed locally 40
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,230
    25th
    $46,230
    50th (median)
    $64,210
    75th
    $76,550
    90th
    $115,760

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 93% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 7% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Food Scientists and Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kansas City, MO-KS $101,740
    Wichita, KS $82,990
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $82,760

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,740
    Chemists $96,050
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $109,740
    School Psychologists $84,740
    Chemical Technicians $60,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Scientists and Technologists make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Lawrence, KS is $30.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Lawrence, KS is 24.7% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,230 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,230.