Comprehensive salary overview for Kansas based on 1,422,480 workers across 670 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Kansas based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $237,200 | $244,390 | 140 |
| 2 | Pediatricians, General | $194,810 | $216,240 | 150 |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $182,770 | $189,060 | N/A |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $170,090 | $172,120 | 1,240 |
| 5 | Podiatrists | $169,060 | $174,910 | 40 |
| 6 | Natural Sciences Managers | $158,100 | $163,250 | 280 |
| 7 | Air Traffic Controllers | $156,620 | $148,420 | 410 |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,830 | $163,000 | 3,590 |
| 9 | Chief Executives | $154,700 | $196,580 | 2,540 |
| 10 | Sales Manager | $151,440 | $163,080 | 4,940 |
| 11 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $148,910 | $121,000 | 420 |
| 12 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,020 | $159,940 | 1,740 |
| 13 | Marketing Manager | $141,250 | $151,430 | 1,310 |
| 14 | Physicians, All Other | $140,330 | $209,280 | 4,290 |
| 15 | Financial Manager | $138,980 | $154,730 | 4,820 |
| 16 | Airline Pilot | $136,510 | $134,580 | 70 |
| 17 | Purchasing Managers | $135,760 | $145,050 | 720 |
| 18 | Pharmacist | $134,350 | $130,770 | 3,560 |
| 19 | Psychologists, All Other | $133,540 | $127,940 | 110 |
| 20 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $130,830 | $144,520 | 60 |
| 21 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,700 | $123,020 | 260 |
| 22 | Database Architects | $129,060 | $124,980 | 390 |
| 23 | Optometrists | $128,510 | $142,400 | 460 |
| 24 | Aerospace Engineers | $126,640 | $118,870 | 1,900 |
| 25 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $126,570 | $134,600 | 40 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Kansas by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $16,730 | 150 |
| Religious Workers, All Other | $21,760 | N/A |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $22,300 | 150 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,840 | 770 |
| Legislators | $23,210 | 130 |
| Telemarketers | $23,850 | 110 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,920 | 3,270 |
| Etchers and Engravers | $24,540 | 70 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $24,670 | 50 |
| Taxi Drivers | $24,860 | 70 |
The most common jobs in Kansas by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 45,420 | $27,000 |
| Cashiers | 35,100 | $27,580 |
| Registered Nurse | 32,640 | $78,060 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 32,250 | $38,330 |
| Retail Salespersons | 30,390 | $31,670 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 28,500 | $39,000 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 27,020 | $35,830 |
| General and Operations Managers | 25,500 | $85,600 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 25,050 | $29,190 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 24,580 | $39,960 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.