SOC 41-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales and Related Workers, All Other — Kansas
Kansas nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
At $15,550, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Sales and Related Workers, All Other, 67.8% beneath the national figure of $48,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $15,550, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Sales and Related Workers, All Other, 67.8% beneath the national figure of $48,280. Pay ranges from under $15,540 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,410 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $15,540 to $45,550.
Within the state, Wichita records the highest median at $33,150. Of the 486 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 486th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,540 | −67.8% |
| 25th | $15,540 | −67.8% |
| Median (50th) | $15,550 | −67.8% |
| 75th | $45,550 | −5.7% |
| 90th | $75,410 | +56.2% |
| Mean | $33,040 | −31.6% |
Other metro areas in Kansas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $15,550 goes as far as $17,259 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 64.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$15,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$17,259US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $15,550 a year, 67.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $15,540 to $75,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- 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, KS?
The median annual wage is $15,550, or $7.47 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, KS is 67.8% 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, KS earns more than $75,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $15,540 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.
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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