Median DOL Salary
$70,065
Total DOL Filings
909
Companies Hiring
172
Cost of Living Index
87.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Lawrence, KS$70,065
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Lawrence, KS is 15% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Lawrence
Highest-Paying Occupations in Lawrence
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $146,142 | +69% | 15 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,580 | +25% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,930 | -33% | 18 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $84,501 | -42.5% | 5 |
| Chemical Engineers | $80,000 | -25.4% | 5 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,000 | +30.5% | 9 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | -24.8% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $73,500 | -21.3% | 8 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,328 | N/A | 7 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,000 | +6.5% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $63,336 | -27% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $60,500 | -34.1% | 8 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,000 | -4.9% | 5 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,376 | -15.6% | 15 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $49,500 | -35.2% | 6 |
| Chemists | $47,476 | -28.4% | 24 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $43,800 | N/A | 75 |
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 Lawrence, KS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Lawrence, 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 | $146,142 | $167,786 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,580 | $101,699 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,930 | $99,805 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $84,501 | $97,016 |
| Chemical Engineers | $80,000 | $91,848 |
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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.