Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Kansas

Food scientists and technologists in Kansas earn the most in Wichita (average $83,650 a year) and the least in Lawrence ($70,950), across the 2 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the food scientists and technologists average at $93,910 and the median at $85,130 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $95,360.

Food Scientists and Technologists average salary by city in Kansas

Wichita$83,650
Lawrence$70,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wichita	$83,650	$79,630	$65,040	$63,810	89
Lawrence	$70,950	$64,210	$46,230	$55,584	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Food Scientists and Technologists salary in other states

Food Scientists and Technologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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