Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Kansas
669 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Kansas belongs to Physical Therapist Aides, at $25,280 per year. The highest is $437,030.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Therapist Aides | $25,280 | 440 | |
| 2 | Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $25,780 | — | |
| 3 | Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $25,830 | 40 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,300 | 2,960 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,410 | 4,240 | |
| 6 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,690 | 490 | |
| 7 | Taxi Drivers | $26,970 | 60 | |
| 8 | Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $27,110 | 40 | |
| 9 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,220 | 1,750 | |
| 10 | Cooks, Short Order | $27,400 | 640 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | $437,030 | 600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $311,630 | — |
| Psychiatrists | $278,100 | 60 |
| Neurologists | $239,200 | 60 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 30 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $229,390 | 210 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $224,280 | 30 |
| Physicians, All Other | $221,540 | 5,230 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $220,770 | — |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $212,090 | 910 |
| Pediatricians, General | $209,840 | 110 |
| Radiologists | $179,990 | — |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,830 | 4,050 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,150 | 2,010 |
| Sales Managers | $159,990 | 6,820 |
| Purchasing Managers | $159,850 | 920 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $159,700 | 430 |
| Financial Managers | $159,380 | 5,190 |
| Chief Executives | $158,100 | 1,960 |
| Marketing Managers | $154,510 | 1,570 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $153,820 | 240 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $150,670 | 40 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $148,910 | 420 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $148,560 | 40 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $143,580 | 80 |
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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