The median annual wage for Food Scientists and Technologists in Wichita, KS is $82,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $83,240.
Pay spans roughly $42,730 at the 10th percentile to $124,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.90 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as food scientists and technologists in Wichita, KS.
| Median (annual) | $82,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $83,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.90 |
| 10th percentile | $42,730 |
| 90th percentile | $124,170 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.