SOC 41-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales and Related Workers, All Other — Kansas
Kansas · 2 metro areas compared
At $30,470, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Sales and Related Workers, All Other, 36.9% beneath the national figure of $48,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $30,470, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Sales and Related Workers, All Other, 36.9% beneath the national figure of $48,280. Pay ranges from under $21,460 at the tenth percentile to more than $65,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,320 to $40,010.
Employment stands at 490, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Kansas ranks number 46th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Wichita records the highest median at $33,150. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 639th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,460 | −55.6% |
| 25th | $28,320 | −41.3% |
| Median (50th) | $30,470 | −36.9% |
| 75th | $40,010 | −17.1% |
| 90th | $65,810 | +36.3% |
| Mean | $37,690 | −21.9% |
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 $30,470 goes as far as $33,818 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,818US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,470 a year, 36.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,460 to $65,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 490 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wichita, at $33,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $30,470, or $14.65 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 $48,280, so pay in Kansas is 36.9% 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 $65,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,460 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 $33,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 490 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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