Median DOL Salary
$79,638
Total DOL Filings
1,384
Companies Hiring
462
Cost of Living Index
90.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Kansas City, MI$79,638
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Kansas City, MI is 30.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economists | $122,700 | +29.4% | 5 |
| Chemical Engineers | $111,984 | +5% | 12 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $111,291 | -30.1% | 12 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | -4.6% | 21 |
| Electrical Engineers | $94,620 | -8.1% | 27 |
| Statisticians | $91,325 | -5.6% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $75,277 | -16.9% | 14 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $74,254 | -27.7% | 8 |
| Industrial Engineers | $74,000 | -25.8% | 11 |
| Sales Engineers | $73,466 | -28.9% | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $69,909 | -16.9% | 9 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,536 | -19.9% | 24 |
| Graphic Designers | $62,000 | +17.9% | 5 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $59,940 | -26.2% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $56,750 | -27% | 23 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $50,000 | -13.8% | 5 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $49,454 | -20.7% | 9 |
| Chemists | $49,000 | -39.8% | 7 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $48,568 | -24.4% | 18 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $45,635 | -44.5% | 9 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Michigan
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 Michigan.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $234,520 | 2,960 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $227,270 | 1,810 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $219,990 | 4,400 |
| Chief Executives | $219,230 | 3,940 |
| Physicians, All Other | $197,950 | 14,570 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $193,500 | 560 |
| Pediatricians, General | $182,040 | 770 |
| Dentists, General | $177,080 | 3,920 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $167,560 | 350 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,000 | 14,030 |
Salary Trend in Kansas City, MI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Kansas City, MI has a cost of living index of 90.6, which is 9.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,375 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Economists | $122,700 | $135,430 |
| Chemical Engineers | $111,984 | $123,602 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $111,291 | $122,837 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | $110,375 |
| Electrical Engineers | $94,620 | $104,437 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Kansas City, MI stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Kansas City, MI
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.