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Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Kansas

Food Scientists and Technologists in Kansas earn a median of $85,130 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$85,130
vs. U.S. median
−4% ($88,720)
Rank among states
21 of 39
Jobs in the state
380

Pay range in Kansas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,670; the top 10% earn over $146,820. Nationally the range is $52,920 to $145,280.

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Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Kansas

How much do food scientists and technologists make in Kansas?

The median is $85,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,670 and the top 10% earn over $146,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Kansas a good state for food scientists and technologists?

On pay alone it ranks 21 of 39 (−4% vs. the national median of $88,720). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses