Median DOL Salary
$70,696
Total DOL Filings
115
Companies Hiring
31
Cost of Living Index
87.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Salina, KS$70,696
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Salina, KS is 16.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Salina
Highest-Paying Occupations in Salina
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $58,490 | -40.8% | 6 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $56,285 | -10% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $52,000 | -46.2% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $48,960 | -50.9% | 5 |
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 Salina, KS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Salina, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $58,490 | $67,152 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $56,285 | $64,621 |
| Industrial Engineers | $52,000 | $59,701 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $48,960 | $56,211 |
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.