Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Wichita
480 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Wichita belongs to Anesthesiologists, at $239,200 per year. The lowest published median is $22,500.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 240 | |
| 2 | Pediatricians, General | $228,820 | 50 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $205,540 | 220 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $198,910 | 350 | |
| 5 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $163,230 | 260 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $156,130 | 550 | |
| 7 | Purchasing Managers | $155,970 | 160 | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $155,060 | 1,060 | |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $154,310 | 350 | |
| 10 | Physicians, All Other | $151,470 | 1,170 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $150,210 | 240 | |
| 12 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $148,910 | 60 | |
| 13 | Pharmacists | $142,400 | 580 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $134,650 | 960 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $132,050 | 220 | |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | $131,710 | 470 | |
| 17 | Aerospace Engineers | $130,720 | 1,430 | |
| 18 | Chemical Engineers | $128,780 | — | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $127,360 | 510 | |
| 20 | Optometrists | $123,940 | 120 | |
| 21 | Physician Assistants | $121,640 | 240 | |
| 22 | Lawyers | $121,510 | 690 | |
| 23 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $117,870 | 380 | |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioners | $116,100 | 690 | |
| 25 | Facilities Managers | $113,310 | 230 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,500 | 640 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $23,120 | — |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $24,190 | — |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $25,580 | 390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,420 | 11,580 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,420 | 70 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,550 | 970 |
| Telemarketers | $27,670 | — |
| School Bus Monitors | $27,790 | 460 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,870 | 760 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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