Kansas wages
Midwest region · all-occupation average · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Across all occupations, Kansas has a median annual wage of $46,850 and a mean of $58,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2024) — -5.4% versus the $49,500 US median. That makes it #41 of 51 states by mean wage. About 1,431,180 people are employed here. The highest-paying tracked job in Kansas is Family Medicine Physicians ($237,200 median). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer and experience.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Common jobs in Kansas: pay vs the US
Median annual wage in Kansas for widely-searched occupations, next to the national median:
| Occupation | Kansas median | US median | Kansas jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $106,660 | $133,080 | 15,850 |
| Registered Nurses | $78,060 | $93,600 | 32,640 |
| Electricians | $61,830 | $62,350 | 5,640 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,940 | $57,440 | 23,250 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $76,400 | $81,680 | 14,030 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $50,820 | $62,340 | 14,200 |
| Lawyers | $112,000 | $151,160 | 4,270 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $62,820 | $62,970 | 4,090 |
| Pharmacists | $134,350 | $137,480 | 3,560 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $56,610 | $76,290 | 6,160 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Software Developers · Registered Nurses · Electricians · Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Accountants and Auditors · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Lawyers · Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · Pharmacists · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Highest-paying tracked jobs in Kansas
The best-paid of the 124 curated occupations in Kansas, by median wage:
| # | Occupation | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $237,200 | $244,390 |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $170,090 | $172,120 |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,830 | $163,000 |
| 4 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $148,910 | $121,000 |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,020 | $159,940 |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | $141,250 | $151,430 |
| 7 | Financial Managers | $138,980 | $154,730 |
| 8 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $136,510 | $134,580 |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $134,350 | $130,770 |
| 10 | Database Architects | $129,060 | $124,980 |
| 11 | Aerospace Engineers | $126,640 | $118,870 |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | $126,550 | $137,650 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wage in Kansas?
The median annual wage across all occupations in Kansas is $46,850 and the mean is $58,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2024), which is -5.4% versus the US median of $49,500. Kansas ranks #41 of 51 states by mean wage.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kansas?
Among tracked occupations, the highest-paying in Kansas include Family Medicine Physicians ($237,200), Dentists, General ($170,090), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($154,830). See the full list on this page.
Are Kansas wages before or after tax?
These are gross wages from the BLS OEWS survey, before income and payroll tax. Kansas's state income tax (if any), federal tax and deductions reduce take-home pay. Use a paycheck calculator for after-tax figures.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024, gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. These are statewide survey estimates before tax; pay varies by metro, employer and experience, and cost of living differs widely within Kansas. Information only, not financial advice. See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-20