Median DOL Salary
$127,294
Total DOL Filings
152
Companies Hiring
24
Cost of Living Index
87.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Hays, KS$127,294
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Hays, KS is 109% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Hays
Highest-Paying Occupations in Hays
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | -1.7% | 7 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,536 | -9% | 8 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $49,500 | -22.5% | 6 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $43,500 | -30.2% | 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 Hays, KS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Hays, 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 | $85,000 | $97,589 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,536 | $74,094 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $49,500 | $56,831 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $43,500 | $49,943 |
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.