SOC 29-1211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Anesthesiologists — Kansas
Kansas · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Anesthesiologists in Kansas is $437,030 per year, 11.6% above the national median of $391,490.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Anesthesiologists in Kansas is $437,030 per year, 11.6% above the national median of $391,490. Half of workers earn between $248,400 and $485,440. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $222,520 and the ninetieth at $536,800.
The area has 600 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Kansas ranks number 12th out of 38 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Wichita records the highest median at $239,200. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $222,520 | −43.2% |
| 25th | $248,400 | −36.6% |
| Median (50th) | $437,030 | +11.6% |
| 75th | $485,440 | +24.0% |
| 90th | $536,800 | +37.1% |
| Mean | $375,020 | −4.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wichita | $239,200 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $437,030 goes as far as $485,050 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$437,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$485,050US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $437,030 a year, 11.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $222,520 to $536,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 600 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 38 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wichita, at $239,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Anesthesiologists in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $437,030, or $210.11 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $391,490, so pay in Kansas is 11.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kansas earns more than $536,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $222,520 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Wichita, at $239,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 600 jobs in this occupation in Kansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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