SOC 25-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Teachers, Postsecondary — Kansas
Kansas · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Kansas is $83,310 per year, 15.9% below the national median of $99,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Kansas is $83,310 per year, 15.9% below the national median of $99,080. Half of workers earn between $61,090 and $140,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,140 and the ninetieth at $238,150.
Employment stands at 660, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Kansas ranks number 32nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lawrence records the highest median at $169,130. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 126th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,140 | −51.4% |
| 25th | $61,090 | −38.3% |
| Median (50th) | $83,310 | −15.9% |
| 75th | $140,190 | +41.5% |
| 90th | $238,150 | +140.4% |
| Mean | $117,120 | +18.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kansas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $83,310 goes as far as $92,464 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,464US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,310 a year, 15.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,140 to $238,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 660 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lawrence, at $169,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $83,310, 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 $99,080, so pay in Kansas is 15.9% lower. 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 $238,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,140 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 Lawrence, at $169,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 660 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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