Local Salary Data

Food Scientists and Technologists Salary in Lenexa, KS

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$90,000
5 filings
DOL Median (Lenexa, KS)
$90,000
vs National
+42.9%
National: $63,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$103,330
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$90,000
+42.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Lenexa, KS earns $90,000 in nominal terms, which is 42.9% above the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $103,330 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Lenexa, KS

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Caravan Ingredients, Inc.$96,6438
PURAC AMERICA INC.$53,5002

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Scientists and Technologists make in Lenexa, KS?

The median Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Lenexa, KS is $90,000 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Lenexa, KS a good place to work as a Food Scientists and Technologists?

A Food Scientists and Technologists in Lenexa, KS earns 42.9% more than the national median of $63,000, or $103,330 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.