SOC 11-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Managers — Kansas City
Kansas City, MO-KS · 7 metro areas compared
At $159,990, median pay for Sales Managers in Kansas City, MO tracks the national median of $148,270 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $159,990, median pay for Sales Managers in Kansas City, MO tracks the national median of $148,270 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $115,370 and $204,750. The lowest tenth earn under $83,790, while the highest tenth earn more than $249,990.
St. Louis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $123,870. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 16th of 613 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,790 | −43.5% |
| 25th | $115,370 | −22.2% |
| Median (50th) | $159,990 | +7.9% |
| 75th | $204,750 | +38.1% |
| 90th | $249,990 | +68.6% |
| Mean | $165,380 | +11.5% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $123,870 | 4,060 | |
| 2 | Jefferson City | $121,840 | 150 | |
| 3 | St. Joseph | $106,130 | 120 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $100,800 | 170 | |
| 5 | Cape Girardeau | $98,810 | 100 | |
| 6 | Joplin | $98,020 | 210 | |
| 7 | Springfield | $95,570 | 590 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas City run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $159,990 goes as far as $176,200 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$159,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$176,200US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $159,990 a year, 7.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $83,790 to $249,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Louis, at $123,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Managers in Kansas City, MO?
The median annual wage is $159,990, or $76.92 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 $148,270, so pay in Kansas City, MO is 7.9% 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 City, MO earns more than $249,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $83,790 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 St. Louis, at $123,870 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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