Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $82,990 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.90
10th percentile $42,730
90th percentile $124,170
Employed locally 40
National median $85,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,730
    25th
    $59,340
    50th (median)
    $82,990
    75th
    $96,990
    90th
    $124,170

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Scientists and Technologists salary vs area income 120% Median Food Scientists and Technologists salary is 20% above 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $82,760
    Lawrence, KS $64,210

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64,920
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,160
    School Psychologists$62,570
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$89,140
    Chemists$81,000
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$47,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Wichita, KS is $39.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Wichita, KS is 2.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Food Scientists and Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $42,730 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,340.