Median DOL Salary
$112,827
Total DOL Filings
1,120
Companies Hiring
255
Cost of Living Index
87.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Kansas City, KS$112,827
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Kansas City, KS is 85.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Kansas City
Highest-Paying Occupations in Kansas City
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $185,000 | +85.4% | 115 |
| Dentists, General | $125,000 | -26.5% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $77,355 | -5.7% | 7 |
| Engineers, All Other | $71,760 | +3.7% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,699 | -26.9% | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,000 | -27% | 7 |
| Statisticians | $55,432 | -40.6% | 9 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $54,240 | -45.8% | 35 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $47,476 | -50.6% | 47 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $46,963 | -38.5% | 6 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $43,000 | -47.4% | 11 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $42,000 | N/A | 59 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $39,072 | -33.5% | 7 |
| Biological Technicians | $33,200 | -31.4% | 28 |
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 Kansas City, KS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Kansas City, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $185,000 | $212,400 |
| Dentists, General | $125,000 | $143,513 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $77,355 | $88,812 |
| Engineers, All Other | $71,760 | $82,388 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,699 | $81,170 |
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.