The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Kansas City, MO-KS is $101,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $103,710.
Pay spans roughly $59,850 at the 10th percentile to $167,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $48.91 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as food scientists and technologists in Kansas City, MO-KS.
| Median (annual) | $101,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $103,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $48.91 |
| 10th percentile | $59,850 |
| 90th percentile | $167,270 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.