Average and median wage in Kansas
Half of the 1,437,520 workers in Kansas earn less than $48,010 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $60,640, or $29.15 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $28,530 or less and the top 10% $103,250 or more. The average is 13% less than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 6% less than the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $29K10th
- $36K25th
- $48KMedian
- $72K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Kansas per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,640 | $29.15 | $69,770 |
| Median | $48,010 | $23.08 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $28,530 | $13.72 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $35,880 | $17.25 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $72,280 | $34.75 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $103,250 | $49.64 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Kansas
Map of Kansas metro areas
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $61,600 | $49,540 | $49,038 | 89 | $217,683 |
| Lawrence | $60,950 | $47,390 | $48,552 | 90 | $340,687 |
| Wichita | $58,830 | $47,630 | $46,967 | 89 | $225,557 |
| Manhattan | $56,680 | $45,900 | $45,360 | 90 | $269,856 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Kansas
- Physicians, All Other · Lawrence$357,470
- Physicians, All Other · Topeka$339,300
- Physicians, All Other · Manhattan$274,800
- Family Medicine Physicians · Lawrence$258,430
- Chief Executives · Wichita$250,810
- Pediatricians, General · Wichita$243,910
- Chief Executives · Lawrence$223,550
- Physicians, All Other · Wichita$212,060
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Lawrence$203,180
- Nurse Anesthetists · Wichita$201,510
Most common jobs in Kansas
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 47,140 | $27,190 | $27,580 | $28,220 |
| Registered Nurses | 33,800 | $82,360 | $79,320 | $88,670 |
| Retail Salespersons | 33,360 | $34,970 | $32,180 | $35,250 |
| Cashiers | 33,080 | $29,070 | $28,800 | $29,930 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 32,120 | $43,340 | $42,270 | $43,660 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 29,200 | $43,100 | $40,320 | $44,280 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 26,750 | $36,400 | $35,450 | $38,430 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 25,350 | $32,360 | $31,260 | $33,160 |
| General and Operations Managers | 24,660 | $114,720 | $92,840 | $108,000 |
| Nursing Assistants | 24,610 | $39,730 | $38,010 | $41,060 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Kansas
Kansas income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Kansas's 2026 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare.
Kansas at a glance
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Salary in Kansas: questions
What is the average salary in Kansas?
$60,640 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 13% less than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Kansas?
$48,010 a year: half of Kansas workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Kansas?
$29.15 an hour on average, and $23.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Kansas pays the most?
Topeka, with an average of $61,600 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Kansas expensive to live in?
BEA puts Kansas prices 10% below the U.S. average (price parity 90.1). Within the state, Lawrence 90, Manhattan 90, Wichita 89 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Kansas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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