DOL Median (Kansas)
$71,750
vs National
-27.6%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,377
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,750
-27.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Kansas earns $71,750 in nominal terms, which is 27.6% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,377 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE | $80,000 | 1 |
| Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. | $80,000 | 1 |
| STATE OF KANSAS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE | $71,750 | 1 |
| WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY | $43,851 | 2 |
| KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE | N/A | 1 |
| The University of Kansas | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Economists make in Kansas?
The median Economists salary in Kansas is $71,750 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Kansas a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Kansas earns 27.6% less than the national median of $99,100, or $82,377 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.