The average salary in Kansas is $59,204 per year (median, 2024). The highest-paying job in KS is Family Medicine Physicians at $228,040. This page covers all 659 occupations tracked by BLS in Kansas.
Data: BLS OEWS, May 2024 | Last updated: 2026-04-02
Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job for the full breakdown.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $228,040 | $229,580 | 150 |
| 2 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $209,190 | $334,880 | 0 |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | $202,010 | $205,300 | 0 |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $186,960 | $184,650 | 360 |
| 5 | Physicians, All Other | $180,970 | $230,000 | 4,680 |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $163,790 | $175,480 | 870 |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $162,660 | $168,810 | 3,810 |
| 8 | Database Architects | $154,090 | $161,820 | 440 |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,430 | $159,530 | 1,540 |
| 10 | Chief Executives | $148,910 | $183,490 | 2,840 |
| 11 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $148,910 | $121,590 | 430 |
| 12 | Sales Managers | $147,800 | $163,600 | 3,410 |
| 13 | Air Traffic Controllers | $147,180 | $137,900 | 420 |
| 14 | Medical Dosimetrists | $139,970 | $160,120 | 50 |
| 15 | Podiatrists | $136,820 | $141,650 | 30 |
| 16 | Financial Managers | $134,770 | $150,690 | 4,420 |
| 17 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $133,280 | $157,110 | 40 |
| 18 | Database Administrators | $133,200 | $117,660 | 1,070 |
| 19 | Pharmacists | $132,920 | $129,300 | 3,670 |
| 20 | Purchasing Managers | $131,380 | $140,470 | 660 |
| 21 | Marketing Managers | $130,590 | $141,280 | 1,360 |
| 22 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,900 | $127,660 | 230 |
| 23 | Human Resources Managers | $127,330 | $136,570 | 1,250 |
| 24 | Natural Sciences Managers | $126,550 | $140,450 | 190 |
| 25 | Optometrists | $124,810 | $138,280 | 430 |
| 26 | Actuaries | $121,730 | $146,610 | 280 |
| 27 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $119,950 | $124,190 | 90 |
| 28 | Nurse Practitioners | $119,930 | $119,270 | 2,920 |
| 29 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $119,890 | $122,600 | 70 |
| 30 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $119,360 | $124,650 | 2,450 |
The average salary in Kansas ($59,204) exceeds the national average.
The highest-paying job, Family Medicine Physicians, pays $168,836 more than the KS average.
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All salary figures for Kansas from BLS OEWS, May 2024.
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