Average salary in Kansas
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Kansas is $60,640 a year and the median is $48,010, across 1,437,520 jobs (BLS May 2025). Kansas ranks #41 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $60,640 |
| Median salary | $48,010 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.08 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $28,530 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $103,250 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $48,320 |
Highest-paying jobs in Kansas
- Family Medicine Physician: $229,390
- Physician: $221,540
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $164,830
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $160,150
- Sales Manager: $159,990
- Purchasing Manager: $159,850
- Financial Manager: $159,380
- Chief Executive: $158,100
- Marketing Manager: $154,510
- Natural Sciences Manager: $153,820
- Airline Pilot: $143,580
- Pharmacist: $137,800
- Human Resources Manager: $134,470
- Manager: $131,710
- Sales Representative: $130,850
- Nurse Practitioner: $126,650
- Industrial Production Manager: $125,750
- Physician Assistant: $125,640
- Construction Manager: $120,810
- Administrative Services Manager: $118,570
Most common jobs in Kansas
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 47,140 | $27,580 |
| Registered Nurse | 33,800 | $79,320 |
| Retail Salesperson | 33,360 | $32,180 |
| Cashier | 33,080 | $28,800 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 32,120 | $42,270 |
| Customer Service Representative | 29,200 | $40,320 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 26,750 | $35,450 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 25,350 | $31,260 |
| General and Operations Manager | 24,660 | $92,840 |
| CNA | 24,610 | $38,010 |
| Truck Driver | 24,220 | $58,920 |
| Laborer and Freight | 23,270 | $40,250 |
| Teaching Assistant | 20,000 | $29,490 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 19,480 | $36,120 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 17,220 | $34,480 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Kansas?
$60,640 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $48,010 ($23.08/hour), per BLS May 2025. Kansas ranks #41 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kansas?
Family Medicine Physician ($229,390), Physician ($221,540), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,830), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Kansas?
Earning more than the median of $48,010 puts you above half of Kansas workers; the top 10% earn over $103,250.