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Average salary by job family in Wichita
| Management | $123,310 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $96,600 |
| Legal | $91,820 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $91,540 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $91,450 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $83,890 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,360 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,590 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,160 |
| Production | $58,980 |
| Construction and Extraction | $57,630 |
| Community and Social Service | $52,910 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $52,660 |
| Protective Service | $52,340 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,240 |
| Sales and Related | $45,710 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,360 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,660 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,530 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $36,490 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $32,160 |
Highest-paying jobs in Wichita
- Chief Executives$250,810
- Pediatricians, General$243,910
- Physicians, All Other$212,060
- Nurse Anesthetists$201,510
- Marketing Managers$167,740
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$164,040
- Financial Managers$163,290
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,540
- Purchasing Managers$159,810
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$156,700
Most common jobs in Wichita and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,580 | $26,340 | $27,420 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | 9,460 | $67,570 | $59,850 |
| Retail Salespersons | 7,530 | $34,160 | $30,760 |
| Registered Nurses | 7,460 | $77,800 | $76,540 |
| Cashiers | 7,070 | $28,700 | $28,430 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 6,290 | $43,040 | $41,480 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,950 | $41,290 | $39,330 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,850 | $31,350 | $30,600 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,710 | $35,240 | $34,510 |
| Nursing Assistants | 5,220 | $38,080 | $37,290 |
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Cost of living in Wichita
Prices in the Wichita area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $58,830 therefore buys what $66,141 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $225,557, 3.3 times the median household income of $68,930.
$225,557typical home value
$68,930median household income
88.9BEA price parity
648,935metro population
Take-home pay in Wichita
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,160 | $29,267 | $2,439 |
| Median wage | $47,630 | $38,593 | $3,216 |
| Average wage | $58,830 | $46,967 | $3,914 |
| 75th percentile wage | $70,740 | $55,448 | $4,621 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Wichita
Management26 jobs
- Chief Executives$251K
- Marketing Managers$168K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$164K
- Financial Managers$163K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$162K
- Purchasing Managers$160K
- Sales Managers$149K
- Managers, All Other$144K
- Human Resources Managers$144K
- Industrial Production Managers$140K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$132K
- Public Relations Managers$128K
- Training and Development Managers$127K
- Administrative Services Managers$124K
- Facilities Managers$123K
- Fundraising Managers$121K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$121K
- Education Administrators, All Other$114K
- Construction Managers$112K
- General and Operations Managers$108K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$104K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$102K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Food Service Managers$74K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$51K
Architecture and Engineering26 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$154K
- Aerospace Engineers$130K
- Chemical Engineers$129K
- Materials Engineers$114K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$113K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$109K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$105K
- Environmental Engineers$104K
- Industrial Engineers$103K
- Electrical Engineers$102K
- Mechanical Engineers$100K
- Civil Engineers$95K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$91K
- Mechanical Drafters$80K
- Engineers, All Other$78K
- Surveyors$77K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Landscape Architects$76K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$69K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$65K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$57K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical41 jobs
- Pediatricians, General$244K
- Physicians, All Other$212K
- Nurse Anesthetists$202K
- Optometrists$141K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Physician Assistants$122K
- Veterinarians$120K
- Therapists, All Other$113K
- Radiation Therapists$101K
- Occupational Therapists$97K
- Physical Therapists$95K
- Audiologists$90K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$86K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$81K
- Registered Nurses$78K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$76K
- Respiratory Therapists$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$71K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Chiropractors$69K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$67K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$58K
- Athletic Trainers$57K
- Surgical Technologists$56K
- Surgical Assistants$52K
- Paramedics$50K
- Medical Records Specialists$49K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Opticians, Dispensing$42K
- Recreational Therapists$41K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$41K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$40K
- Psychiatric Technicians$39K
- Dietetic Technicians$34K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$107K
- Computer Systems Analysts$106K
- Data Scientists$106K
- Operations Research Analysts$105K
- Computer Network Architects$103K
- Computer Programmers$98K
- Information Security Analysts$97K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$93K
- Database Administrators$91K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$90K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$86K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$79K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$75K
- Web Developers$74K
- Computer User Support Specialists$56K
Business and Financial Operations25 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$140K
- Loan Officers$104K
- Financial Examiners$98K
- Project Management Specialists$95K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$92K
- Labor Relations Specialists$91K
- Management Analysts$90K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$78K
- Credit Analysts$77K
- Logisticians$75K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$73K
- Budget Analysts$73K
- Compliance Officers$72K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Training and Development Specialists$70K
- Fundraisers$64K
- Tax Preparers$59K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$58K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$55K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$54K
Life, Physical, and Social Science16 jobs
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$109K
- Chemists$90K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$88K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$85K
- Urban and Regional Planners$84K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$84K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$77K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$77K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$74K
- School Psychologists$74K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$72K
- Forensic Science Technicians$69K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60K
- Chemical Technicians$57K
- Agricultural Technicians$54K
- Biological Technicians$53K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair32 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$102K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$76K
- Millwrights$74K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$72K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$71K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63K
- Avionics Technicians$62K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$60K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$59K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$57K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$53K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$53K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$50K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$44K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44K
- Rail Car Repairers$42K
- Home Appliance Repairers$42K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media19 jobs
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$126K
- Technical Writers$76K
- Public Relations Specialists$68K
- Interior Designers$68K
- Editors$66K
- Art Directors$64K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$61K
- Producers and Directors$61K
- Graphic Designers$57K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$53K
- Broadcast Technicians$51K
- Audio and Video Technicians$51K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$48K
- Photographers$44K
- Interpreters and Translators$43K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$42K
- Coaches and Scouts$42K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40K
- Floral Designers$32K
Production52 jobs
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$98K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82K
- Gas Plant Operators$82K
- Tool and Die Makers$80K
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$76K
- Power Plant Operators$76K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$68K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$67K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$66K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Machinists$55K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$54K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$54K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$51K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$50K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Upholsterers$44K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$42K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$40K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Printing Press Operators$39K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$39K
- Production Workers, All Other$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$33K
- Bakers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$29K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$28K
Construction and Extraction25 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77K
- Electricians$68K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$67K
- Sheet Metal Workers$58K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$57K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$56K
- Carpenters$56K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$55K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$53K
- Tile and Stone Setters$51K
- Roofers$49K
- Pipelayers$49K
- Glaziers$49K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$47K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$47K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$47K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$47K
- Helpers--Electricians$44K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$43K
- Construction Laborers$43K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$38K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$95K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$80K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$64K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$64K
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Health Education Specialists$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Clergy$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50K
- Community Health Workers$47K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$44K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
Educational Instruction and Library30 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$157K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$100K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$80K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Instructional Coordinators$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$62K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$58K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$58K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$57K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$56K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$43K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Library Technicians$39K
- Tutors$39K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
Protective Service17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$88K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$76K
- Bailiffs$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$67K
- Transportation Security Screeners$62K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$57K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$48K
- Animal Control Workers$44K
- Firefighters$44K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$41K
- Security Guards$38K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37K
- School Bus Monitors$29K
Office and Administrative Support42 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$67K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$52K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$47K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46K
- Procurement Clerks$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Order Clerks$43K
- New Accounts Clerks$42K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39K
- Office Clerks, General$39K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$39K
- Data Entry Keyers$38K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$37K
- Tellers$37K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$35K
- Couriers and Messengers$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$128K
- Sales Engineers$103K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$95K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Real Estate Brokers$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$73K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Advertising Sales Agents$66K
- Insurance Sales Agents$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Travel Agents$48K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$38K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$35K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Telemarketers$34K
- Cashiers$29K
Transportation and Material Moving22 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$115K
- Transportation Inspectors$100K
- Crane and Tower Operators$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Wellhead Pumpers$58K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$47K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$44K
- Traffic Technicians$43K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$43K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$43K
- Light Truck Drivers$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$65K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$65K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Massage Therapists$50K
- Medical Transcriptionists$42K
- Phlebotomists$41K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$40K
- Medical Assistants$40K
- Nursing Assistants$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31K
- Pharmacy Aides$30K
- Physical Therapist Aides$26K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48K
- Pest Control Workers$41K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47K
- Residential Advisors$46K
- Skincare Specialists$44K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38K
- Animal Trainers$37K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37K
- Concierges$35K
- Animal Caretakers$35K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$33K
- Recreation Workers$31K
- Funeral Attendants$30K
- Childcare Workers$28K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Bartenders$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$34K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Cooks, Short Order$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$25K
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Salary in Wichita: questions
What is a good salary in Wichita?
Half of all workers in the Wichita metro earn less than $47,630 and the average is $58,830. Earning more than $70,740 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Wichita to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,058, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wichita?
Chief Executives ($250,810), Pediatricians, General ($243,910), Physicians, All Other ($212,060).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Wichita, KS (48620), all occupations and 479 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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