Median DOL Salary
$89,160
Total DOL Filings
3,071
Companies Hiring
565
Cost of Living Index
87.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Wichita, KS$89,160
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Wichita, KS is 46.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Wichita
Highest-Paying Occupations in Wichita
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $150,000 | +50.3% | 52 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $140,000 | +83.9% | 12 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $85,280 | -32.7% | 62 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $82,500 | -17.3% | 14 |
| General and Operations Managers | $80,000 | -6.5% | 9 |
| Marketing Managers | $79,751 | -43.5% | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $77,668 | -49.8% | 6 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $75,000 | -26.2% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,000 | -43% | 34 |
| Industrial Engineers | $72,461 | -25% | 44 |
| Electrical Engineers | $71,500 | -26.8% | 9 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $70,008 | -14.7% | 10 |
| Sales Engineers | $68,500 | -23% | 9 |
| Logisticians | $67,000 | +30.3% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $65,395 | -19.4% | 26 |
| Materials Scientists | $65,000 | -33.8% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,000 | -29.2% | 189 |
| Physical Therapists | $64,917 | -34.3% | 12 |
| Civil Engineers | $59,530 | -31.4% | 11 |
| Engineers, All Other | $55,973 | -19.1% | 14 |
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 Wichita, KS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Wichita, 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 | $150,000 | $172,216 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $140,000 | $160,735 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $85,280 | $97,910 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $82,500 | $94,719 |
| General and Operations Managers | $80,000 | $91,848 |
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.