State Median Salary
$82,030
Total DOL Filings
21,980
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
87.1
National average = 100
Kansas vs National Average
Kansas
$82,030
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Kansas median DOL salary is +65.7% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Kansas
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park, KS | 7,823 | $80,146 | Sprint Corporation |
| Wichita, KS | 3,071 | $89,160 | Infosys Limited |
| Topeka, KS | 2,202 | $85,016 | Infosys Limited |
| Lenexa, KS | 1,297 | $80,365 | Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. |
| Kansas City, KS | 1,120 | $112,827 | THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER |
| Olathe, KS | 1,002 | $89,320 | Garmin International Inc. |
| Lawrence, KS | 909 | $70,065 | The University of Kansas |
| Manhattan, KS | 560 | $65,641 | Kansas State University |
| Leawood, KS | 479 | $88,472 | Ascend Learning |
| Shawnee, KS | 297 | $59,711 | ZENINFOTECH LLC |
Top Employers in Kansas
Highest-Paying Occupations in Kansas
BLS Wage Survey - Kansas
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $148,910 | 420 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,020 | 1,740 |
| Marketing Managers | $141,250 | 1,310 |
| Physicians, All Other | $140,330 | 4,290 |
| Financial Managers | $138,980 | 4,820 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $136,510 | 70 |
| Purchasing Managers | $135,760 | 720 |
| Pharmacists | $134,350 | 3,560 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $133,540 | 110 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $130,830 | 60 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Kansas?
Kansas has a cost of living index of
87.1 (national average = 100), meaning it is
12.9% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Kansas has the purchasing power equivalent of
$114,811 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $210,000 | $241,102 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $167,500 | $192,308 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $140,000 | $160,735 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $129,210 | $148,347 |
| Sales Managers | $128,000 | $146,958 |
Salary Trend in Kansas
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Kansas
Compare Kansas to Another State
See how Kansas stacks up against other states.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.