66 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Kansas (2024)

There are 66 occupations in Kansas with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Family Medicine Physicians at $228,040/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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66
Jobs Over $100K

$228,040

#1: Family Medicine Physicians

$126,051

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

88,680

Workers in These Jobs

All 66 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Kansas

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Family Medicine Physicians	$228,040	$229,580	150
2	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$209,190	$334,880	N/A
3	Pediatricians, General	$202,010	$205,300	N/A
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
31	Psychologists, All Other	$118,190	$112,340	120
32	Physician Assistants	$116,970	$119,470	800
33	Public Relations Managers	$116,580	$127,660	210
34	Physical Scientists, All Other	$116,560	$108,760	140
35	Petroleum Engineers	$116,280	$151,020	250
36	Fundraising Managers	$115,730	$126,140	170
37	Training and Development Managers	$115,010	$128,620	190
38	Industrial Production Managers	$114,810	$122,530	2,320
39	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,930	$114,170	80
40	Managers, All Other	$113,840	$124,730	2,520
41	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$113,120	$102,650	230
42	Lawyers	$110,410	$124,700	4,000
43	Economists	$110,390	$112,450	80
44	Administrative Services Managers	$109,610	$119,030	1,090
45	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$109,220	$108,520	100
46	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,140	$131,730	120
47	Commercial Pilots	$108,560	$123,990	620
48	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,470	$112,970	160
49	Facilities Managers	$108,460	$115,590	950
50	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,110	$107,400	200
51	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$107,710	$102,930	60
52	Aerospace Engineers	$107,550	$114,700	2,150
53	Environmental Engineers	$105,200	$118,250	390
54	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$104,690	$119,470	60
55	Software Developers	$104,250	$110,520	14,490
56	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$103,930	$123,650	1,670
57	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,130	$103,400	90
58	Construction Managers	$102,980	$108,390	2,610
59	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,960	$115,060	90
60	Computer Systems Analysts	$102,180	$100,410	5,970
61	Education Administrators, All Other	$101,770	$97,300	330
62	Data Scientists	$101,610	$107,000	N/A
63	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$101,470	$107,810	90
64	Medical and Health Services Managers	$101,450	$115,480	5,120
65	Information Security Analysts	$101,430	$101,440	1,850
66	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$101,350	$112,070	1,200

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Kansas High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Kansas are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Computer & Math fields.

10.0% of all tracked occupations in KS earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $101,350/year (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers), while the top earner makes $228,040/year.

Kansas ranks #28 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Kansas?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 66 occupations in Kansas with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 10.0% of all tracked occupations in KS.

What is the highest paying job in Kansas?

The highest paying occupation in Kansas is Family Medicine Physicians with a median salary of $228,040 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Kansas?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Kansas is $101,350/year (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Kansas?

The average median salary among all 66 occupations that pay over $100K in Kansas is $126,051 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Kansas?

High-paying jobs in Kansas typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics