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Legal Jobs & Salaries in Kansas (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

Kansas employs 7,650 Legal professionals across 7 occupations. Explore salary ranges, top paying jobs, and career opportunities within the Legal industry.

7,650
Employed in KS
7
Occupations
$86K
Avg Salary
$33K–$213K
Salary Range (P10–P90)

Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs in Legal in Kansas

The best-compensated occupations within Legal in Kansas, based on median salary data.

#1
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$148K
420 employed
#2
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$126K
40 employed
#3
Lawyers
$106K
4,190 employed
#4
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
$64K
40 employed
#5
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
$55K
2,210 employed

All 7 Legal Jobs in Kansas by Median Salary

Complete breakdown of all occupations in the Legal industry in Kansas, sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Click any job title for state-specific salary details.

# Job Title Median Salary Mean Salary Employment Hourly Rate
1 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $148,910 $123,200 420 $71/hr
2 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $126,570 $139,250 40 $60/hr
3 Lawyers $106,650 $130,530 4,190 $51/hr
4 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $64,970 $64,440 40 $31/hr
5 Paralegals and Legal Assistants $55,000 $57,680 2,210 $26/hr
6 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $54,640 $59,690 710 $26/hr
7 Judicial Law Clerks $45,720 $48,140 40 $21/hr

Other Industries in Kansas

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Legal jobs are in Kansas?

Kansas has 7 Legal occupations with 7,650 total employed workers (2025 BLS data).

What is the highest-paying Legal job in Kansas?

The highest-paying Legal occupation in Kansas is Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates with a median salary of $148,910/year.

What is the average Legal salary in Kansas?

The average median salary across 7 Legal occupations in Kansas is $86,066/year.

What is the salary range for Legal in Kansas?

Salaries in Legal in Kansas range from $33,350 (entry-level) to $213,360 (senior) across all occupations.

What are SOC codes?

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes organize jobs into groups. Legal occupations use SOC prefix 23. Data comes from BLS OEWS.

Explore Legal Career Resources

Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Salary figures represent May 2025 compensation for occupations classified under SOC code 23* in Kansas. Percentile ranges (P10–P90) reflect the lowest and highest earning 10% of workers. Our Methodology · Data Sources

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