Median DOL Salary
$82,357
Total DOL Filings
90
Companies Hiring
17
Cost of Living Index
87.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Emporia, KS$82,357
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Emporia, KS is 35.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Emporia
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia State University | 72 | $59,590 | Other | |
| Central Care, P.A. | 7 | $280,000 | Other | |
| Fast N Friendly LLC | 4 | $48,726 | Other | |
| Datalore Technologies Inc | 2 | $98,550 | Other | |
| HOLMAN DISTRIBUTION CENTER OF WASHINGTON, INC. | 2 | $48,963 | Other | |
| Compass, Inc | 2 | $90,887 | Other | |
| Simmons Pet Foods, Inc. | 1 | $165,000 | Other | |
| EMPORIA INVESTMENTS LLC | 1 | $39,458 | Other | |
| Bunge North America (OPD West), Inc. | 1 | $83,000 | Other | |
| Michael Baker International, Inc. | 1 | $75,000 | Other | |
| NONPROFIT SOLUTIONS, INC. | 1 | $40,000 | Other | |
| HOSTESS BRANDS LLC | 1 | $92,423 | Other | |
| Simmons Prepared Foods, INC | 1 | $90,992 | Other | |
| Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $52,920 | Other | |
| SIMMONS PET FOOD KS, INC | 1 | $56,000 | Other | |
| Health Carousel LLC | 1 | $54,080 | Other | |
| Midwest Evaluation and Research, LLC | 1 | $90,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Emporia
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,067 | +4.2% | 13 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,000 | +24.2% | 5 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,000 | -52.2% | 5 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $51,000 | -19.1% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Kansas
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Kansas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $237,200 | 140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $194,810 | 150 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $182,770 | N/A |
| Dentists, General | $170,090 | 1,240 |
| Podiatrists | $169,060 | 40 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $158,100 | 280 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $156,620 | 410 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,830 | 3,590 |
| Chief Executives | $154,700 | 2,540 |
| Sales Managers | $151,440 | 4,940 |
Salary Trend in Emporia, KS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Emporia, KS has a cost of living index of 87.1, which is 12.9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $114,811 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,067 | $103,406 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,000 | $101,033 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,000 | $60,850 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $51,000 | $58,553 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.