Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Kansas
486 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Kansas belongs to Sales and Related Workers, All Other, at $15,550 per year. The highest is $337,760.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $15,550 | — | |
| 2 | Office Clerks, General | $22,200 | 540 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,390 | 200 | |
| 4 | Dishwashers | $23,430 | 640 | |
| 5 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,760 | 440 | |
| 6 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $24,460 | 200 | |
| 7 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,670 | 510 | |
| 8 | Bartenders | $25,470 | 1,360 | |
| 9 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,040 | 910 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,220 | 12,330 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $337,760 | 760 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $229,230 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $207,500 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,830 | 310 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,620 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $138,040 | 830 |
| Sales Managers | $136,910 | 840 |
| Marketing Managers | $136,550 | 170 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,520 | 430 |
| Financial Managers | $132,190 | 980 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $129,960 | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,820 | 260 |
| Chief Executives | $126,450 | 650 |
| Purchasing Managers | $126,380 | 160 |
| Optometrists | $126,150 | 140 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $126,110 | 800 |
| Public Relations Managers | $123,040 | 40 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $122,230 | 330 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $120,180 | 920 |
| Construction Managers | $119,150 | 400 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $118,650 | 40 |
| Human Resources Managers | $117,850 | 230 |
| Facilities Managers | $117,270 | 180 |
| Chemical Engineers | $115,930 | 50 |
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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