May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Kansas
Kansas nonmetropolitan area
486 occupations
Across 486 occupations with published wages in Kansas, physicians, all other record the highest median at $337,760 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Kansas
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $337,760 | 760 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $229,230 | 80 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $207,500 | 70 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,830 | 310 | |
| 6 | Training and Development Managers | $139,620 | 30 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $138,040 | 830 | |
| 8 | Sales Managers | $136,910 | 840 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $136,550 | 170 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,520 | 430 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $132,190 | 980 | |
| 12 | Natural Sciences Managers | $129,960 | 40 | |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | $129,820 | 260 | |
| 14 | Chief Executives | $126,450 | 650 | |
| 15 | Purchasing Managers | $126,380 | 160 | |
| 16 | Optometrists | $126,150 | 140 | |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,110 | 800 | |
| 18 | Public Relations Managers | $123,040 | 40 | |
| 19 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $122,230 | 330 | |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | $120,180 | 920 | |
| 21 | Construction Managers | $119,150 | 400 | |
| 22 | Petroleum Engineers | $118,650 | 40 | |
| 23 | Human Resources Managers | $117,850 | 230 | |
| 24 | Facilities Managers | $117,270 | 180 | |
| 25 | Chemical Engineers | $115,930 | 50 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,330 | $26,220 |
| Cashiers | 10,650 | $28,370 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 9,830 | $38,290 |
| Nursing Assistants | 8,200 | $36,820 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 8,100 | $51,070 |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,090 | $29,390 |
| Registered Nurses | 7,630 | $78,730 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,430 | $30,530 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 7,330 | $28,510 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7,010 | $33,990 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $15,550 | — |
| Office Clerks, General | $22,200 | 540 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,390 | 200 |
| Dishwashers | $23,430 | 640 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,760 | 440 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $24,460 | 200 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,670 | 510 |
| Bartenders | $25,470 | 1,360 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,040 | 910 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,220 | 12,330 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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