Median DOL Salary
$120,312
Total DOL Filings
77
Companies Hiring
24
Cost of Living Index
87.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
LIBERAL, KS$120,312
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in LIBERAL, KS is 97.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in LIBERAL
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unified School District 480, Liberal | 24 | $56,753 | Other | |
| Southwest Medical Center | 22 | $201,790 | Other | |
| Unified School District #480 | 10 | $45,000 | Other | |
| Central Care, P.A. | 4 | $280,000 | Other | |
| ROBERT J. DOLE, VA MEDICAL CENER | 3 | $232,232 | Other | |
| Seward County Community College | 3 | $50,000 | Other | |
| Walgreen Co. | 3 | $131,020 | Other | |
| DCP Services, LLC | 2 | $95,000 | Other | |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 2 | $60,320 | Other | |
| HIGH PLAINS PIZZA, INC. | 1 | $32,500 | Other | |
| Seaboard Foods LLC | 1 | $49,505 | Other | |
| National Beef Packing Company, LLC | 1 | $89,606 | Other | |
| WETTSTEIN FARMS | 1 | $29,099 | Other | |
| Unified School District 480 | 1 | $43,501 | Other | |
| Kansas Medical Center LLC | 1 | $295,000 | Other | |
| United School District 480 | 1 | $61,485 | Other | |
| UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT # 480 | 1 | $39,000 | Other | |
| UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 480 LIBERAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 1 | $52,650 | Other | |
| LIBERAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #480 | 1 | $51,517 | Other | |
| Agri Beef Co. | 1 | $44,708 | Other | |
| Milk Source, LLC | 1 | $45,045 | Other | |
| Liberal Furniture, LLC | 1 | $72,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in LIBERAL
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $46,417 | -21% | 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 LIBERAL, KS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
LIBERAL, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $46,417 | $53,292 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how LIBERAL, KS stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in LIBERAL, KS
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.