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358 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Kansas (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 358 occupations in Kansas with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Anesthesiologists at $437,030/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

358
Jobs Over $50K

$437,030

#1: Anesthesiologists

$83,129

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

613,760

Workers in These Jobs

All 358 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Kansas

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

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Anesthesiologists	$437,030	$375,020	600
2	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$311,630	$307,370	N/A
3	Psychiatrists	$278,100	$265,280	60
4	Family Medicine Physicians	$229,390	$236,160	210
5	Physicians, Pathologists	$224,280	$300,560	30
6	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$220,770	$222,220	N/A
7	Nurse Anesthetists	$212,090	$206,320	910
8	Pediatricians, General	$209,840	$221,860	110
9	Radiologists	$179,990	$199,480	N/A
10	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$164,830	$171,190	4,050
11	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$160,150	$166,850	2,010
12	Sales Managers	$159,990	$168,320	6,820
13	Purchasing Managers	$159,850	$163,580	920
14	Air Traffic Controllers	$159,700	$149,440	430
15	Financial Managers	$159,380	$171,510	5,190
16	Chief Executives	$158,100	$222,710	1,960
17	Marketing Managers	$154,510	$163,980	1,570
18	Natural Sciences Managers	$153,820	$161,130	240
19	Medical Dosimetrists	$150,670	$146,570	40
20	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$148,910	$123,200	420
21	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$148,560	$139,950	40
22	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$143,580	$163,070	80
23	Economists	$138,790	$150,950	80
24	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$138,670	$169,190	50
25	Optometrists	$138,580	$140,510	660
26	Pharmacists	$137,800	$136,170	3,500
27	Human Resources Managers	$134,470	$147,500	1,290
28	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$130,850	$135,820	2,440
29	Aerospace Engineers	$130,330	$125,550	1,730
30	Training and Development Managers	$130,330	$149,360	230
31	Database Architects	$129,990	$124,980	360
32	Public Relations Managers	$129,760	$135,260	300
33	Nurse Practitioners	$126,650	$127,940	3,780
34	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$126,570	$139,250	40
35	Industrial Production Managers	$125,750	$134,560	2,420
36	Physician Assistants	$125,640	$127,240	890
37	Actuaries	$125,010	$135,160	180
38	Fundraising Managers	$121,210	$134,420	160
39	Construction Managers	$120,810	$120,510	2,960
40	Administrative Services Managers	$118,570	$125,830	1,150
41	Facilities Managers	$117,270	$125,580	1,080
42	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$116,810	$107,700	90
43	Petroleum Engineers	$115,640	$128,430	110
44	Materials Scientists	$115,490	$118,360	40
45	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$115,160	$127,950	280
46	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$114,070	$124,320	70
47	Software Developers	$113,420	$116,560	13,580
48	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,480	$110,320	200
49	Statisticians	$111,780	$118,170	80
50	Medical and Health Services Managers	$111,030	$125,580	5,120
51	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$110,020	$131,360	1,760
52	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$109,300	$107,280	80
53	Radiation Therapists	$108,830	$112,750	240
54	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,610	$95,890	50
55	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	$107,730	$108,270	50
56	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,120	$121,680	90
57	Veterinarians	$107,080	$117,620	1,000
58	Lawyers	$106,650	$130,530	4,190
59	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$106,130	$116,580	1,150
60	Commercial Pilots	$105,440	$111,540	680
61	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$104,970	$104,310	280
62	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$104,870	$111,230	260
63	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$103,740	$111,250	770
64	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,490	$132,650	130
65	Transportation Inspectors	$103,380	$87,200	210
66	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$102,690	$107,100	120
67	Electrical Engineers	$102,630	$110,860	2,100
68	Personal Financial Advisors	$102,530	$149,410	4,150
69	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$102,490	$109,870	40
70	Chemical Engineers	$102,020	$115,070	280
71	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$101,880	$98,160	950
72	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,750	$111,290	80
73	Computer Hardware Engineers	$101,750	$110,430	220
74	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$101,620	$92,150	1,610
75	Computer Systems Analysts	$100,770	$106,390	3,740
76	Information Security Analysts	$100,620	$104,550	1,830
77	Computer Network Architects	$100,610	$105,830	1,770
78	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$100,530	$98,480	2,520
79	Database Administrators	$100,170	$107,100	440
80	Project Management Specialists	$100,010	$106,050	6,030
81	Materials Engineers	$100,000	$116,270	270
82	Industrial Engineers	$99,830	$103,070	3,450
83	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$99,420	$91,890	60
84	Occupational Therapists	$99,170	$96,150	1,560
85	Physical Therapists	$98,290	$95,540	2,660
86	Data Scientists	$98,130	$105,080	490
87	Sales Engineers	$98,000	$106,280	220
88	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$97,850	$104,910	140
89	Audiologists	$97,250	$94,210	200
90	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,140	$102,360	110
91	Civil Engineers	$96,880	$100,810	2,880
92	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$96,310	$92,970	670
93	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$94,490	$93,900	1,140
94	Environmental Engineers	$94,070	$103,550	320
95	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,830	$114,750	170
96	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$93,080	$94,840	190
97	Computer Programmers	$92,960	$99,410	460
98	General and Operations Managers	$92,840	$114,720	24,660
99	Operations Research Analysts	$92,050	$96,580	N/A
100	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$88,610	$83,940	50
101	Loan Officers	$86,970	$98,160	3,540
102	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,700	$112,400	1,060
103	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$86,300	$91,640	1,350
104	Mechanical Engineers	$86,260	$97,840	4,630
105	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,970	$99,550	140
106	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$85,490	$94,030	840
107	Food Scientists and Technologists	$85,130	$93,910	380
108	Financial and Investment Analysts	$84,860	$90,770	1,870
109	Financial Risk Specialists	$84,790	$104,470	150
110	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$84,760	$98,730	70
111	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$84,490	$110,210	1,070
112	Tool and Die Makers	$83,890	$75,960	660
113	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$83,550	$85,660	120
114	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$83,340	$90,100	4,100
115	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,310	$117,120	660
116	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$82,950	$88,260	2,330
117	Chemists	$82,820	$88,190	690
118	Labor Relations Specialists	$82,750	$89,040	370
119	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$82,670	$84,050	330
120	Urban and Regional Planners	$82,330	$87,620	250
121	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,300	$95,460	430
122	Management Analysts	$81,210	$89,080	5,280
123	Gas Plant Operators	$80,760	$82,430	350
124	Financial Examiners	$80,420	$95,930	470
125	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$80,270	$75,720	1,440
126	Budget Analysts	$80,140	$85,820	270
127	Speech-Language Pathologists	$80,120	$82,760	1,690
128	Animal Scientists	$80,090	$88,630	N/A
129	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$80,080	$90,000	190
130	Power Plant Operators	$79,980	$85,850	520
131	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,730	$92,990	230
132	Millwrights	$79,690	$73,180	840
133	Epidemiologists	$79,620	$79,490	70
134	Registered Nurses	$79,320	$82,360	33,800
135	Social and Community Service Managers	$79,260	$86,540	1,570
136	Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$79,240	$75,010	610
137	Accountants and Auditors	$79,000	$86,130	13,610
138	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$78,880	$81,940	1,450
139	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,800	$91,160	80
140	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,630	$91,310	110
141	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$78,390	$81,900	6,780
142	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$78,350	$75,990	580
143	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$78,240	$73,800	330
144	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$78,210	$87,500	590
145	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$77,720	$75,070	290
146	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$77,360	$78,080	340
147	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$77,290	$79,750	4,570
148	Crane and Tower Operators	$77,100	$73,110	780
149	Insurance Underwriters	$77,070	$95,660	1,230
150	Respiratory Therapists	$76,970	$74,860	1,450
151	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$76,780	$80,330	8,940
152	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$76,690	$85,550	400
153	Cost Estimators	$76,250	$80,750	2,250
154	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$76,080	$83,820	680
155	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$76,070	$74,580	2,270
156	Surveyors	$75,860	$79,070	350
157	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$75,810	$90,360	2,310
158	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$75,740	$78,750	1,060
159	Locomotive Engineers	$75,190	$72,180	1,020
160	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$75,080	$79,120	N/A
161	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,920	$88,470	150
162	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$74,480	$76,420	7,980
163	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$74,220	$81,400	840
164	Tapers	$74,120	$67,570	30
165	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$74,030	$67,480	N/A
166	Landscape Architects	$73,760	$76,330	150
167	Web Developers	$73,590	$81,840	500
168	Technical Writers	$73,550	$74,930	480
169	Credit Analysts	$73,120	$84,300	520
170	School Psychologists	$73,020	$74,220	630
171	Historians	$72,600	$79,460	40
172	Boilermakers	$72,170	$76,210	70
173	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$71,590	$74,020	1,080
174	Human Resources Specialists	$70,870	$76,590	7,560
175	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$70,620	$76,250	200
176	Microbiologists	$70,500	$78,920	120
177	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$70,430	$77,490	8,090
178	Food Service Managers	$70,320	$74,490	1,540
179	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$70,310	$71,340	770
180	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$69,990	$75,760	100
181	Real Estate Brokers	$69,990	$68,840	290
182	Compliance Officers	$69,740	$76,420	3,560
183	Logisticians	$69,520	$76,290	1,780
184	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$69,500	$75,500	6,470
185	Bailiffs	$69,390	$69,710	450
186	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$69,060	$69,460	540
187	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$68,960	$79,710	12,630
188	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$68,730	$62,980	1,200
189	Marriage and Family Therapists	$68,710	$71,920	190
190	Emergency Management Directors	$68,000	$75,840	140
191	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$67,990	$75,200	640
192	Social Science Research Assistants	$67,740	$60,630	170
193	Foresters	$67,540	$72,320	40
194	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$67,400	$85,760	260
195	Conservation Scientists	$67,200	$72,850	220
196	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$66,990	$66,080	390
197	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$66,830	$71,110	580
198	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$66,440	$67,750	160
199	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,100	$72,050	60
200	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,890	$74,980	140
201	Electricians	$65,860	$69,200	6,350
202	Writers and Authors	$65,840	$62,370	240
203	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$65,830	$69,200	7,700
204	Soil and Plant Scientists	$65,670	$76,490	380
205	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$65,600	$63,170	80
206	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,410	$75,460	190
207	Mechanical Drafters	$65,250	$71,170	540
208	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$65,220	$71,410	4,590
209	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$65,010	$66,420	660
210	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$64,970	$64,440	40
211	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$64,860	$68,750	2,750
212	Public Relations Specialists	$64,860	$69,850	2,340
213	Fundraisers	$64,820	$69,870	1,100
214	Instructional Coordinators	$64,750	$69,940	1,950
215	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$64,610	$76,770	380
216	Physical Therapist Assistants	$64,500	$66,320	1,300
217	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$64,490	$66,870	120
218	Healthcare Social Workers	$64,440	$64,860	1,360
219	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,330	$74,760	460
220	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$64,290	$69,030	90
221	Lodging Managers	$64,220	$82,230	300
222	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,180	$77,950	300
223	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$64,000	$68,540	12,010
224	Athletes and Sports Competitors	$63,630	$61,650	170
225	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$63,560	$67,620	530
226	Embalmers	$63,160	$63,960	120
227	Construction and Building Inspectors	$63,150	$68,210	840
228	Transportation Security Screeners	$63,130	$61,380	120
229	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,010	$74,660	590
230	Health Education Specialists	$62,990	$65,520	520
231	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$62,940	$66,040	7,520
232	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,870	$69,990	470
233	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$62,720	$70,870	N/A
234	Sound Engineering Technicians	$62,710	$64,510	30
235	Sheet Metal Workers	$62,670	$68,590	1,730
236	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$62,580	$77,340	12,480
237	Wellhead Pumpers	$62,400	$66,620	620
238	Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	$62,350	$60,340	210
239	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,340	$72,240	460
240	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$62,220	$63,790	630
241	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$62,050	$64,310	3,930
242	Training and Development Specialists	$62,010	$68,060	5,150
243	Editors	$61,920	$69,630	500
244	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$61,900	$61,760	1,620
245	Funeral Home Managers	$61,890	$85,930	130
246	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$61,890	$62,750	760
247	Fish and Game Wardens	$61,840	$63,970	100
248	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$61,760	$62,660	7,530
249	Chemical Technicians	$61,560	$63,190	370
250	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$61,480	$62,070	740
251	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$61,270	$61,620	1,110
252	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,260	$75,220	640
253	Interior Designers	$61,090	$66,910	400
254	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,000	$61,540	570
255	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$60,890	$62,890	1,690
256	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$60,730	$65,770	210
257	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$60,700	$61,370	1,650
258	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$60,690	$63,870	110
259	Producers and Directors	$60,600	$67,800	420
260	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$60,600	$57,710	130
261	Surgical Technologists	$60,600	$59,880	1,200
262	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$60,580	$59,840	6,230
263	Postal Service Clerks	$60,530	$59,230	1,290
264	Art Directors	$60,460	$76,950	N/A
265	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$60,460	$61,470	3,770
266	Insurance Sales Agents	$60,370	$83,920	6,360
267	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$60,160	$60,860	1,040
268	Computer Network Support Specialists	$60,060	$66,830	310
269	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$60,030	$64,870	610
270	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$59,970	$60,550	1,610
271	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,920	$58,930	10,860
272	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$59,850	$67,300	9,710
273	Avionics Technicians	$59,810	$62,850	170
274	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$59,780	$60,480	550
275	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$59,740	$62,450	480
276	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$59,730	$71,040	60
277	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$59,470	$61,820	2,600
278	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$59,460	$61,260	3,300
279	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,440	$60,630	1,060
280	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,420	$68,050	N/A
281	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$59,230	$61,450	6,130
282	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$59,220	$61,760	330
283	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$59,220	$58,350	350
284	Fashion Designers	$59,150	$71,770	40
285	Athletic Trainers	$59,140	$61,410	390
286	Exercise Physiologists	$59,090	$57,900	60
287	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$58,920	$60,480	24,220
288	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$58,690	$59,760	1,480
289	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$58,670	$56,040	270
290	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$58,590	$62,610	310
291	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$58,580	$57,780	230
292	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$58,560	$57,150	30
293	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$58,560	$59,310	260
294	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$58,540	$61,260	3,310
295	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$58,510	$66,970	2,810
296	Chefs and Head Cooks	$58,390	$60,930	860
297	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$58,300	$57,650	1,050
298	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$58,010	$61,590	80
299	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$57,960	$61,450	480
300	Carpet Installers	$57,920	$61,430	70
301	Surgical Assistants	$57,810	$59,100	180
302	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$57,730	$56,210	110
303	Survey Researchers	$57,700	$57,760	210
304	Chiropractors	$57,600	$66,520	570
305	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$57,600	$68,460	110
306	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$57,570	$57,730	150
307	Stonemasons	$57,550	$57,950	90
308	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$57,080	$60,520	4,320
309	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$56,970	$58,440	600
310	Carpenters	$56,960	$59,460	5,210
311	Dental Laboratory Technicians	$56,790	$60,890	570
312	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$56,670	$57,130	1,300
313	Curators	$56,630	$61,890	120
314	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$56,590	$58,560	3,100
315	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$56,590	$58,630	1,400
316	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$56,450	$56,730	14,350
317	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$56,330	$60,380	1,620
318	Computer User Support Specialists	$56,150	$57,250	6,780
319	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$56,120	$53,770	3,380
320	Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	$56,090	$53,250	N/A
321	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$55,390	$67,860	410
322	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$55,000	$57,680	2,210
323	Tile and Stone Setters	$54,920	$56,070	310
324	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$54,890	$56,800	1,920
325	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$54,840	$58,420	920
326	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$54,640	$59,690	710
327	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$54,540	$55,710	870
328	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$54,300	$56,360	3,190
329	Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	$54,100	$53,620	N/A
330	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$53,680	$57,550	9,300
331	Graphic Designers	$53,630	$57,850	1,730
332	Travel Agents	$53,600	$55,380	250
333	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$53,440	$55,090	80
334	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$52,930	$52,550	110
335	Farm and Home Management Educators	$52,870	$57,800	480
336	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$52,430	$61,710	N/A
337	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$52,130	$56,820	3,610
338	Clergy	$52,130	$51,970	450
339	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$52,030	$51,890	160
340	Etchers and Engravers	$52,000	$41,300	40
341	Agricultural Inspectors	$51,630	$54,570	190
342	Biological Technicians	$51,630	$58,460	480
343	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$51,620	$57,540	7,070
344	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$51,520	$56,230	430
345	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$51,390	$60,760	780
346	Machinists	$51,220	$54,780	3,870
347	Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$51,160	$49,370	90
348	Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,120	$51,620	130
349	Paramedics	$51,020	$53,790	1,030
350	Film and Video Editors	$50,900	$51,200	70
351	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$50,900	$56,840	730
352	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,750	$53,490	1,380
353	Pourers and Casters, Metal	$50,530	$47,280	70
354	Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	$50,320	$55,380	320
355	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$50,290	$53,050	2,130
356	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$50,270	$58,030	70
357	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$50,130	$53,320	100
358	Audio and Video Technicians	$50,030	$55,980	220

Kansas High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Kansas are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Transportation fields.

56.8% of all tracked occupations in KS earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,030/year (Audio and Video Technicians), while the top earner makes $437,030/year.

Kansas ranks #33 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Kansas?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 358 occupations in Kansas with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 56.8% of all tracked occupations in KS.

What is the highest paying job in Kansas?

The highest paying occupation in Kansas is Anesthesiologists with a median salary of $437,030 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Kansas?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Kansas is $50,030/year (Audio and Video Technicians). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Kansas?

The average median salary among all 358 occupations that pay over $50K in Kansas is $83,129 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics