DOL Median (Kansas)
$51,248
vs National
-26.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,838
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,248
-26.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Kansas earns $51,248 in nominal terms, which is 26.8% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,838 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | $127,500 | 3 |
| The University of Kansas | $61,630 | 3 |
| Kansas State University | $47,496 | 12 |
| DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Kansas?
The median Physicists salary in Kansas is $51,248 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Kansas a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Kansas earns 26.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $58,838 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.